Executive (Accounts)

Lighthouse International School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive (Accounts) to manage financial records, oversee budgets, and support payroll. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, managing general ledgers, and tracking fee payments. Join a vibrant team dedicated to academic excellence and character building.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in financial recordkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience with budget monitoring and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills for filing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Manage general ledger entries and financial statements.
• Monitor spending against the budget and report variances.
• Track fee payments and manage overdue accounts.
• Calculate salaries and manage payroll documentation.
• Support audits with required documentation and queries.

Job description

Overview

Lighthouse International School is a value-based educational institution under the umbrella of Akij INSAF. We are committed to academic excellence, character building and innovation. We are looking for an Executive (Accounts).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles and school policies.
• Manage general ledger entries, journals, and financial statements.
• Monitor actual spending against the budget and report variances.
• Track fee payments, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain up-to-date student fee records.
• To work with the head office for staff payroll-calculating salaries, deductions, and allowances.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.
• Participate in meetings as required to present financial data or updates.
• Handle petty cash and daily cash flow management.