Accounts Manager Barnstaple | £35,000 - £45,000 | Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pm
About the Role
We're seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Manager to join our Head Office team in Barnstaple. This is a key senior role within our well-established, multi-office independent estate agency with 13 branches across the region.
As Accounts Manager, you'll oversee and support a busy Accounts Department, playing a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations, compliance activities, payroll, HR administration, and health and safety obligations. This role requires an individual with wide-ranging finance, HR, operational and compliance experience, together with strong leadership skills and exceptional attention to detail.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
* Monday to Friday working pattern (9:00am - 5:30pm)
* Based at our Head Office in Barnstaple
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunity to lead a dedicated accounts team
* Supportive and professional working environment with an established independent agency
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Management Accounting
* Produce monthly management accounts for Local Directors, Lettings Managers, and high-level financial analysis for the Board
* Lead the annual budgeting process and in-year forecasting
* Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare year-end accounts to audit stage
* Liaise with external auditors and accountants for corporation tax computations
* Oversee all procurement and purchasing contracts across the business
* Ensure timely supplier payments and credit control for overdue debts
Payroll & Pensions
* Full responsibility for calculating and processing monthly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll
* Administer the auto-enrolment pension scheme, including salary sacrifice arrangements and scheme compliance
* Ensure accurate monthly submissions and handle general employee queries
HR Administration
* Issue new starter documentation, contract variations, pay review letters and leaver paperwork
* Maintain personnel records and ensure legal and internal policy compliance
* Support managers with day-to-day HR administration
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Oversee health and safety obligations across the business
* Manage Valuation Office returns, leases, building repairs, and waste management
* Manage annual insurance declarations, renewals and supporting documentation
Team Leadership
* Lead and support a team of four within the Accounts Department (2 Lettings Accounts, 2 Residential/General Accounts)
* Provide guidance, training and day-to-day oversight to ensure deadlines and service standards are met
* Foster a positive, collaborative team environment
Compliance & Regulatory Duties
* Manage annual FCA Consumer Credit Licence submissions, Companies House filings and HMRC AML supervision requirements
* Oversee PI & Cyber Insurance annual renewals and incident reporting
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* CIMA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (part-qualified considered)
* Strong management accounting background with proven experience in a similar role
* Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel
* Strong understanding of payroll, pensions and basic employment administration
* Exceptional organisational and time management skills
* Experience managing a small team
* Proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
* Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
* Excellent communication skills at all levels
Desirable
* Working knowledge of Sage 200
* Experience using ALTO, Reapit, or estate agency software
* Previous experience within the property or estate agency sector
About You
You're an experienced finance professional with strong management accounting skills and the confidence to lead a team. You're highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy working collaboratively across departments and take pride in maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
You're looking for a senior role where you can make a genuine impact within an established, independent business.
If you are interested, please contact Harry Sharpin on 07720973706 or on