Accounts Manager Barnstaple | £35,000 - £45,000 | Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pm
About the Role

We're seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Manager to join our Head Office team in Barnstaple. This is a key senior role within our well-established, multi-office independent estate agency with 13 branches across the region.

As Accounts Manager, you'll oversee and support a busy Accounts Department, playing a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations, compliance activities, payroll, HR administration, and health and safety obligations. This role requires an individual with wide-ranging finance, HR, operational and compliance experience, together with strong leadership skills and exceptional attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Monday to Friday working pattern (9:00am - 5:30pm)
• Based at our Head Office in Barnstaple
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated accounts team
• Supportive and professional working environment with an established independent agency

Key Responsibilities
Financial & Management Accounting

• Produce monthly management accounts for Local Directors, Lettings Managers, and high-level financial analysis for the Board
• Lead the annual budgeting process and in-year forecasting
• Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare year-end accounts to audit stage
• Liaise with external auditors and accountants for corporation tax computations
• Oversee all procurement and purchasing contracts across the business
• Ensure timely supplier payments and credit control for overdue debts

Payroll & Pensions

• Full responsibility for calculating and processing monthly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll
• Administer the auto-enrolment pension scheme, including salary sacrifice arrangements and scheme compliance
• Ensure accurate monthly submissions and handle general employee queries

HR Administration

• Issue new starter documentation, contract variations, pay review letters and leaver paperwork
• Maintain personnel records and ensure legal and internal policy compliance
• Support managers with day-to-day HR administration

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Oversee health and safety obligations across the business
• Manage Valuation Office returns, leases, building repairs, and waste management
• Manage annual insurance declarations, renewals and supporting documentation

Team Leadership

• Lead and support a team of four within the Accounts Department (2 Lettings Accounts, 2 Residential/General Accounts)
• Provide guidance, training and day-to-day oversight to ensure deadlines and service standards are met
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment

Compliance & Regulatory Duties

• Manage annual FCA Consumer Credit Licence submissions, Companies House filings and HMRC AML supervision requirements
• Oversee PI & Cyber Insurance annual renewals and incident reporting

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• CIMA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (part-qualified considered)
• Strong management accounting background with proven experience in a similar role
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel
• Strong understanding of payroll, pensions and basic employment administration
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Experience managing a small team
• Proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Sage 200
• Experience using ALTO, Reapit, or estate agency software
• Previous experience within the property or estate agency sector

About You
You're an experienced finance professional with strong management accounting skills and the confidence to lead a team. You're highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy working collaboratively across departments and take pride in maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
You're looking for a senior role where you can make a genuine impact within an established, independent business.
 
If you are interested, please contact Harry Sharpinon 07720973706 or on harry.sharpin@raynerpersonnel.com
 
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