Staff Accountant

Our client, in the education industry, is looking to employ a Staff Accountant to work closely with the Assistant Finance Manager to ensure the efficient financial management of their assigned region. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the annual audit process, ensuring accurate preparation and timely assistance to facilitate a smooth and successful audit.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for regional centers, covering journal entries, analysis, and commentary for both Adult and Head Office entities.
• Compile monthly Head Office Group reports.
• Analyze revenue and expense lines in the P&L, collaborating with department heads and Center managers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and file VAT and Intrastat returns.
• Generate and analyze revenue and volume reports from internal IT systems to support financial analysis and decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including cash flow projections, for the region's centers.
• Monitor cash allocations and prepare related documentation.
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable team when required.
• Handle additional ad-hoc tasks as they arise.

This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve results.
• Familiarity with Sage X3 and DataRails is considered an advantage

• Actively studying or part-qualified accountant

• Hybrid working (3-4 days from home)
• Flexible working hours
• Growth progression