Accounts & HR Manager in Newbury

We are seeking an experienced Accounts & HR Manager to take ownership of and lead the organisation’s financial management and HR functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective people management, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resources (approx. 20% of the role)

• Manage the full employee and contractor lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, induction, performance management, development and offboarding.
• Handle all day-to-day HR queries and provide expert advice to managers and employees.
• Maintain accurate employee and contractor records, contracts, and personnel files in line with GDPR and UK employment law.
• Introduce then oversee payroll processing, including monthly payroll, payslips, and statutory deductions (P45, P60, etc.) (leading the migration from external provider).
• Manage employee benefits, pensions, and leave administration (holiday, sickness, maternity/paternity, etc.).
• Lead on employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation (e.g., Equality Act, Working Time Regulations, National Minimum Wage, etc.).
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate events, training and development initiatives.

• Manage the full purchase ledger and sales ledger functions.
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and manage payments.
• Raise customer invoices and manage credit control/debt collection.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash flow records.
• Carry out monthly reconciliation of all control accounts on trial balance ensuring ownership taken of the month's trial balance.
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports for the senior team.
• Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts.
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register including recording asset additions and disposals, and calculating and posting depreciation.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, and year end preparations.
• Work closely with external accountants and auditors to co-ordinate and manage the year end close process.
• Monitor, control and approve company expenses and budgets.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in both HR and Accounts/Finance roles (ideally in a combined or similar dual-function position).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Solid understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT, and payroll processes.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a small to medium-sized company environment.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) or working towards it.
• AAT qualification or equivalent accounting qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (regularly reviewed, aligned to experience and skills).
• Pension contribution.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Being part of an industry leading growing business.