Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant – Barnsley College - Permanent - £46,434 per annum

Finance isn’t boring at Barnsley College.

We have a strong finance team made up of 15 staff members, that are vital cogs in managing expenditure for each department. Our newly created Senior Management Accountant role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 18.6% employer contribution!
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Access to private healthcare as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

Senior Management Accountant
Finance department
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week
£46,434 per annum

Our new Senior Management Accountant will report directly to the Head of Finance and will be required to fully embed themselves in the financial operation of the college.

You will be expected to lead on and deliver the monthly management packs, ensuring that the management accounts team of 5 delivers accurate and timely information. It will also involve preparing the annual statutory accounts, supporting schedules and liaising with the auditors. This will also include ensuring control over general ledger by ensuring reconciliations are routinely carried out.

This is a challenging and varied role that will require someone with the skills and knowledge of managing a team and liaising with business partners. You will be expected to support several budget holders and develop their financial knowledge. Due to the responsibilities of our Senior Management Accountant post, we require someone who has previous relevant work experience and professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA), with ambitions to undertake further professional qualifications.

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Sunday 7th April 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £46,434.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REC1898