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Accounts Manager Barnstaple | £35,000 - £45,000 | Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pmAbout the RoleWe'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 OfferCompetitive 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 BarnstapleDiscretionary bonus schemeComprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to lead a dedicated accounts teamSupportive and professional working environment with an established independent agencyKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial & Management AccountingProduce monthly management accounts for Local Directors, Lettings Managers, and high-level financial analysis for the BoardLead the annual budgeting process and in-year forecastingMaintain the fixed asset register and prepare year-end accounts to audit stageLiaise with external auditors and accountants for corporation tax computationsOversee all procurement and purchasing contracts across the businessEnsure timely supplier payments and credit control for overdue debtsPayroll & PensionsFull responsibility for calculating and processing monthly payroll using Sage 50 PayrollAdminister the auto-enrolment pension scheme, including salary sacrifice arrangements and scheme complianceEnsure accurate monthly submissions and handle general employee queriesHR AdministrationIssue new starter documentation, contract variations, pay review letters and leaver paperworkMaintain personnel records and ensure legal and internal policy complianceSupport managers with day-to-day HR administrationHealth, Safety & ComplianceOversee health and safety obligations across the businessManage Valuation Office returns, leases, building repairs, and waste managementManage annual insurance declarations, renewals and supporting documentationTeam LeadershipLead 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 metFoster a positive, collaborative team environmentCompliance & Regulatory DutiesManage annual FCA Consumer Credit Licence submissions, Companies House filings and HMRC AML supervision requirementsOversee PI & Cyber Insurance annual renewals and incident reportingEssential Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceCIMA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (part-qualified considered)Strong management accounting background with proven experience in a similar roleExcellent IT skills, including advanced ExcelStrong understanding of payroll, pensions and basic employment administrationExceptional organisational and time management skillsExperience managing a small teamProactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlinesExcellent communication skills at all levelsDesirableWorking knowledge of Sage 200Experience using ALTO, Reapit, or estate agency softwarePrevious experience within the property or estate agency sectorAbout YouYou'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 Sharpin on 07720973706 or on