Accounts Manager

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.

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

• 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

• 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