S60​/Management Accountant

Band 8, SCP 36 - 39 – £47,181 – £50,269 per annum

Management Accountant

Full‑time, permanent post, 36 hours per week.
Monday to Thursday 8:45 am – 5:00 pm & Friday 8:45 am – 3:30 pm
Newtownards Campus

Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high‑quality, industry‑relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so.

We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.

• 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service)
• Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%
• Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme
• Annual free health checks onsite
• Access to College gym facilities free of charge and reduced‑rate membership with a range of gyms
• Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Teachers Credit Union
• Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy

The post holder will report to the Deputy Head of Finance and represent them, and the section as required, within the post holder’s own sphere of responsibility. The post holder will be the College’s Management Accountant, leading the College’s processes of budgetary control and challenge, and the provision of comprehensive, accurate and timely financial management information. The Management Accountant will be the line manager for the College’s Finance Business Partner, and will have oversight of the College’s Accounts Receivable and Student Finance sections.

For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.