Job Opportunity: Accounts Manager
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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
Benefits
* 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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