Accounts Manager

Pertemps; Malvern; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Malvern to oversee its financial operations. You will lead a team, manage payroll, and ensure compliance with HMRC processes. The ideal candidate has a strong financial management background and is proficient in Xero and BrightPay. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 – £33,000 and a supportive college environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive college community

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in education or similar.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, pensions, and HMRC processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance department and manage a team of 3 staff.
• Prepare year-end accounts to trial balance.
• Oversee payroll for up to 80 staff.

Skills

Financial management

Payroll management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Xero

BrightPay

Job description

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