Description

About the Role

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

Accounts & Finance (approx. 80% of the role):

• 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 months 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 yearend close process
• Monitor, control and approve company expenses and budgets

Experience & Skills

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) or working towards it
• AAT qualification or equivalent accounting qualification

Key Benefits

We are a small versatile collective of makers, thinkers, and doers.

Our passion for what we do manifests in our love of craft, pride in our people and the partnerships we have with our clients. Our tight-knit team make impactful and measurable contributions in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Being part of the Cobal team includes :

• Competitive salary (regularly reviewed, aligned to experience and skills)
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing personal development & training
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Being part of an industry leading growing business
• Wellbeing initiatives