Accounts Manager
475107605
£30,000 - £33,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Great Malvern, Hereford and Worcester
Accountancy
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Location: Malvern, Worcestershire
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a detail-driven finance professional ready to lead a dynamic team in a thriving educational environment? We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee our college’s financial operations and support our mission of delivering excellence in education.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Accounts Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day financial activities of the college. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the finance department and managing a team of 3 staff
- Preparing 13 sets of year-end accounts to trial balance
- Overseeing payroll for up to 80 staff (salaried, hourly, daily, weekly)
- Managing pensions, PAYE submissions, and employment allowance claims
- Handling self-assessment records and liaising with external accountants
- Maintaining and updating loan and mortgage schedules (55 mortgages across 21 bank accounts)
- Managing assets and liabilities schedules
- Conducting sales and purchase ledger checks
- Uploading bank statements to Xero and reconciling credit cards
- Executing payment runs and maintaining DD/SO schedules
- Submitting VAT returns and payroll journals
- Supporting staff with pension/tax queries and managing BrightPay
- Coordinating staff holidays and liaising with line managers
- Filing and ad hoc administrative duties
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in financial management, preferably within education or a similar sector
- Strong knowledge of payroll, pensions, and HMRC processes
- Proficiency in Xero and BrightPay (or similar accounting software)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to train, support, and lead a small team
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking college community
- Enjoy a varied role with real impact across departments
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development
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