Job description

Through market-leading accredited courses, unrivalled membership plans, industry-shaping reports, thriving communities, and first-class events, we’re redefining the way companies access education and scale. Fearless in our approach, and innovative in execution, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

We’re looking for an aspiring accountant to join our rapidly growing, London-based start-up, offering excellent opportunities for career progression. You’ll be working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, providing support across all aspects of the company’s finance function. To be successful in this role you will need to be versatile and able to prioritise effectively. For more information on the day-to-day activities and what’s on offer, please read on.

The main responsibilities include:

• Managing the company’s finance inbox and assisting with queries from suppliers, customers and employees
• Obtaining and processing supplier invoices ready for approval
• Sending client invoices and completing any related onboarding requests
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Month-end bookkeeping and maintenance of balance sheet schedules
• Produce reports to support monthly payroll
• Assist with the implementation of new systems and processes
• Supporting the Financial Controller and wider company with ad-hoc requests

The ideal candidate will be:

• AAT qualified, hold a finance-related degree, or have recently started an ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• High degree of numeracy
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and be able to prioritise your workload
• Proven experience of delivering to tight deadlines
• Proficient with Xero, Excel, Google Suite/Office 365, and comfortable with learning different systems, software and tools

Benefits:

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 DOE
Study support: (ACCA/CIMA)

Enhanced paid holiday:

• (34 days including UK Bank holidays and a day off on your birthday)

Private Medical & Dental

Life Insurance: (4 x salary)

Wellbeing:

• On-demand therapy, coaching & mental fitness via Oliva
• Heavily subsidised gym membership via Gympass
• Cycle to work & Workplace Nursery schemes
• Early bird or night owl? Our flexible hours policy allows you to structure your work for when your most productive

Flexible benefits via the thanksBen platform

• £600 annually in year 1 scaling to over £1,980+ annually based on the length of service

Learning & Development:

• Personal L&D budget £500 annually in year 1 scaling to £3000+ annually based on length of service

Volunteer & L&D Days:

We offer 1 additional paid day per quarter for you to dedicate to either L&D or Charity/ Volunteer activities

New tech gear:

• Laptop, screen, mouse, keyboard. We got you covered.

Company social events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Expected start date: 28/03/2023