Accounts Assistant - Expenditure

Kaplan International; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in international education is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the accounts payable function. This full-time role involves managing expenditure processes and offers opportunities for AAT qualification. Enjoy hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Discounts on Kaplan courses

24/7 confidential helpline

Company pension contributions

Above statutory maternity and paternity pay

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Interest in finance & accountancy/business.
• Aptitude to learn new concepts quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable function for UK Pathways business.
• Manage day-to-day running of expenditure process.
• Work closely with Accounts Payables Team.

Skills

Finance

Attention to Detail

Communication

Excel

Education

AAT Qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Expenditure

Reference Number: JR247340

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based near London Bridge

Working Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £27,000 per annum

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for a someone who wants to undertake our apprenticeship programme to become AAT qualified. It is principally an Accounts Assistant role, providing support to our accounts payable function for our UK Pathways business. The role will have key responsibilities in the day to day running of the business, working closely with the rest of the Accounts Payables Team to ensure smooth running of the expenditure process. There is regular day to day and weekly tasks but also ad-hoc work to ensure no two days are the same.

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What you’ll bring to the role

• Have an interest in finance & accountancy/business or work experience in a finance role.

• Have the aptitude to learn new concepts and tasks quickly.

• Be a critical thinker, with high attention to detail, a good ability to self-review, and be able to work with accuracy when under pressure.

• Be capable of working to deadlines and being able to manage your workload effectively when there is time pressure (such as payment due dates and month-end).

• Enjoy working with systems, including finance systems, and be interested in process improvement to ensure your work is always efficient and effective.

• Be very comfortable working with Excel (working knowledge of pivot tables, sumifs/vlookup/xlookup).

• Be a clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills so that you can work effectively with colleagues in the finance team.

What we do

Kaplan International, a division of Kaplan Inc., is a leading for-profit company in the field of international education, which offers Higher education programmes for students in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, English language courses across locations in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and vocational training for financial services sector in Australia. We welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world. Kaplan Inc. is owned by Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC) To find out more about us and our different business areas, please visit http://careers.kaplaninternational.com.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 28th May 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team [e-mail].

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International Pathways, we'rededicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.

We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer.We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.

Employee Resource Group

Furthermore, we proudly endorse and providea platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such asKaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.