Senior Accountant

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A college in Watford is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage monthly accounts, VAT returns, and financial reporting. This full-time position requires a part-qualified accountant with 3-4 years of experience in management accounting and advanced Excel skills. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, alongside perks such as a free gym and generous holiday scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Discounts and benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in management accounting.
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance.
• Excellent systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts.
• Support financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Lead implementation of financial controls.

Skills

Management accounting

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA, ACA)

Job description

Senior Accountant

Watford, Hertfordshire

From £45,000 - £47,000 per annum

Permanent

West Herts College

The Finance Department is looking for a motivated and proactive individual to fill the role of Senior Accountant.

In this key role, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and financial reporting, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) with a strong background in management accounting and at least 3-4 years of experience. You'll need excellent systems knowledge, intermediate/advanced Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the organisation.

You'll take ownership of the month-end process, lead the implementation of robust financial controls, and provide clear financial insights to support strategic decision-making. In addition, you'll play a key role in developing dynamic forecasting models and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT returns and micro-entity accounts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of how the Finance Functions operate, along with a thorough understanding of rationale behind key financial controls.

This will be a full-time position and will be based at our Watford campus.

The closing date for applications is Monday 25th August 2025.

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill. If you feel you have the drive and motivation to transform student potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any question or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.

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The Finance Department is looking for a motivated and proactive individual to fill the role of Senior Accountant.

In this key role, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and financial reporting, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) with a strong background in management accounting and at least 3-4 years of experience. You'll need excellent systems knowledge, intermediate/advanced Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the organisation.

You'll take ownership of the month-end process, lead the implementation of robust financial controls, and provide clear financial insights to support strategic decision-making. In addition, you'll play a key role in developing dynamic forecasting models and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT returns and micro-entity accounts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of how the Finance Functions operate, along with a thorough understanding of rationale behind key financial controls.

This will be a full-time position and will be based at our Watford campus.

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill. If you feel you have the drive and motivation to transform student potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any question or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.