Accountant

Kuwait Cultural Office; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural office in London seeks an experienced Accountant to manage financial tasks, including monthly allowances and payments. The role requires proficiency in IT and excellent interpersonal skills, alongside a BSc degree in accounting or finance. Candidates should possess relevant UK experience and full right to work in the UK. The position offers a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of £36,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in the UK is preferable.
• Full Right to Work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage student's monthly and ongoing weekly allowances.
• Post financial information into the accounting system.
• Preparation of student's cheques and BACS payment.
• Communicate with other departments within the office.
• Respond to financial queries from sponsors and stakeholders.
• Prepare statements of accounts.
• Reconcile sponsor's bank accounts.
• Month end reporting of expenditure.
• Assist with annual budget setting.
• File documents and perform ad hoc requests.

Skills

Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent inter-personal skills

Education

BSc degree in accounting/finance preferably from a UK University

Postgraduate degree or professional qualification (AAT/ACCA)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Accountant | London, SW1X | Full Time |9am-5pm Monday to Friday| £36,000 a year

Our client was established in 1958 to provide care and support for Kuwaiti students and to foster and enhance Kuwaiti-British academic, research and cultural relations.

Their goal is to provide students with development opportunities, through empowerment, support and collaboration with accredited institutions in the UK.

They aim to provide the best experience for everyone involved on a personal, social and professional level.

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Qualifications

• BSc degree in accounting/ finance preferably from a UK University
• Post graduate degree or professional qualification (AAT/ACCA) will be an advantage
• Relevant work experience in the UK is preferable
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of financial applications such as Sage 200 is preferred
• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate across all levels
• Full Right to Work in the UK
• Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role and it is not suitable for Graduate Visa holders

Responsibilities

• Student's monthly and ongoing weekly allowances entitlements
• Posting financial information into the accounting system
• Preparation of student's cheques and BACS payment
• Communication with other departments within the office
• Responding to the sponsor's financial queries
• Responding to other stakeholder's financial queries
• Preparation of statements of accounts
• Reconciliation of sponsor's bank accounts
• Month end reporting of expenditure
• Assist the accounts manager with the sponsor's annual budget setting
• Filing documents and any other ad hoc requested by the accounts manager

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