Accounts Manager

Company Details and Job Overview:

A high performing organisation within the Education sector have significant expansion planned over the next 2 years and are looking to appoint a new Accounts Manager. Aiming for excellence, employees at all levels form part of an inclusive and friendly working culture working alongside a fantastic group of committed leaders and staff who share common goals and practices.

This is an ideal move for a part qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or AAT Qualified accountant seeking a varied role which offers many business partnering elements.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Study support
• 26 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays which increases with length of service up to 31 days + bank holidays
• 37 hour working week with flexibility on working hours
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking on site
• Wellbeing package inclusive of GP referrals, employee assistance and counselling

Your New Role as Accounts Manager:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, as Accounts Manager specific responsibilities will include:

• Assist with budget monitoring and forecasting
• Liaising with various budget holders to provide meaningful financial advice and insight
• Ensure the accuracy of management information
• Support in the development and delivery of long-term financial plans
• Assist in the development of internal controls and systems
• Variance analysis
• Review of reconciliations and budget monitoring reports

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA part qualified. Strong communication skills are imperative as you will be required to build and maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. Experience within an education setting isn’t essential, however you must be able to demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes working independently and utilising the support of the Head of Finance and CFO.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.