Your new company

Your new role

• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including fee-related transactions.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations and assisting with budgeting and forecasting for the academic year.
• Maintaining cashflow forecasts and submitting VAT returns.
• Liaising with auditors and supporting the annual audit process.
• Driving improvements in systems and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a finance or accountancy role, ideally within education or a similar sector.
• Strong technical skills with advanced Excel and experience using accounting systems (Sage desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including academic and administrative teams.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified with relevant experience).
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a term-based environment.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary in the region of £45,000 – £48,000, depending on experience.

• The opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and add real value in an education setting.

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.

• Based in Plymouth with free parking and excellent local amenities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.