Junior Management Accountant

Inspired Education Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group seeks an Accounting professional to support monthly reconciliations and assist with tax filings. The ideal candidate will possess prior accounting experience and be pursuing an accounting qualification. Work involves a blend of financial reporting and maintaining accounts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role is essential.
• Working towards an accounting qualification is required.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly reconciliations and postings.
• Assist with quarterly VAT reporting and annual audits.
• Engage in process improvements and system maintenance.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

JDE

Excel

Word

Outlook

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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support preparation of monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Posting of journals into JDE including payroll, fixed assets, prepayments, intercompany, accruals etc.
• Assisting with the monthly Balance sheet reconciliations for all GL accounts including and not limited to accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, deposits, other debtor and other creditor accounts, ready to be signed off.
• Assist with production of monthly and ad hoc reporting pack(s)
• Seek opportunities to enhance, innovate and improve existing processes and controls
• Preparation of files and assistance on annual audit.
• Assist with quarterly VAT reporting and other tax filings
• General accounting system and data maintenance.
• Undertakes other tasks commensurate with the role and position which may reasonably be requested
• Liaison with external auditors on GL, Banking and transactional queries.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrable experience in a previous accounting role (essential)
• Working towards an Accounting qualification
• JDE Experience (desirable) otherwise strong financial system experience.
• Fully proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation with excellent telephone and email manner.
• Great attention to detail
• A self-starter with the drive, determination, and commitment to get things done on time and accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.
• Organised and able to plan and prioritise.
• A good team player, flexible, able to adapt and pro-active with a positive attitude, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Sector experience preferred, but not essential.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com