S60/26 - Management Accountant

South Eastern Regional College; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 47,181 - 50,269; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate healthcare cash plan

Access to gym facilities

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

South Eastern Regional College in Newtownards is seeking a Management Accountant for a full-time, permanent position. The successful candidate will lead financial management, oversee budgetary control, and manage finance teams. The role offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Salary ranges between £47,181 and £50,269 per annum with additional annual leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to be part of a college committed to training students and fostering economic growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong leadership skills to manage finance teams.
• Ability to produce accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead processes of budgetary control and financial management.
• Provide comprehensive financial management information.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Student Finance sections.

Skills

Budgetary control

Financial management

Leadership

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

Band 8, SCP 36 - 39 – £47,181 – £50,269 per annum

Management Accountant

Full‑time, permanent post, 36 hours per week.
Monday to Thursday 8:45 am – 5:00 pm & Friday 8:45 am – 3:30 pm
Newtownards Campus

About Us

Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high‑quality, industry‑relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service)
• Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%
• Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme
• Annual free health checks onsite
• Access to College gym facilities free of charge and reduced‑rate membership with a range of gyms
• Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Teachers Credit Union
• Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy

Job Purpose

The post holder will report to the Deputy Head of Finance and represent them, and the section as required, within the post holder’s own sphere of responsibility. The post holder will be the College’s Management Accountant, leading the College’s processes of budgetary control and challenge, and the provision of comprehensive, accurate and timely financial management information. The Management Accountant will be the line manager for the College’s Finance Business Partner, and will have oversight of the College’s Accounts Receivable and Student Finance sections.

For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.