Assistant Accountant Leeds, England
Job description
The Company
Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) is an education provider, sitting part of a wider group, Dukes Education. Founded in 2008, SBC creates and delivers short-term residential courses for international students aged 6-17 years old in partnership with respected boarding schools and Colleges at the University of Oxford. The SBC Head Office team holds a genuine passion for teamwork, excellent customer service, and, very importantly, a sense of fun.
The nature of the work dictates that there will be extremely busy periods (particularly May-August) and with it comes a positive team spirit with everyone working together towards a common goal.
The Role
The Finance Junior will report to the Group Financial Controller (Dukes Plus) and the SBC Finance Manager.
We are looking for a highly organised, self-motivated person to fulfil the role who is also an excellent communicator. The role offers a real opportunity to develop and grow with the company and would suit somebody starting out in their finance career and studying towards their professional qualifications (AAT, CIMA or ACCA).
Location
The role will be based out of the SBC offices located in Central Leeds, with a mix of working from home and in the office.
Overview of responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list):
Main Duties:
- Management of the Accounts Receivable process, including entering invoices, assisting with debtor control, and answering queries on invoices
- Management of the Accounts Payable process, including entering bills, weekly BACs run, and liaising with suppliers
- Daily bank reconciliations
- Dealing with international payments both incoming and outgoing
Additional Duties
- Assisting with training temporary summer managers
- Assisting with travel arrangements for staff
- Responding to finance related questions
- Involvement in annual budgeting process
- Providing assistance to other companies with the BTC group
- Complete other ad hoc tasks as directed by Group FC or FD – Dukes Plus
Skills and Experience Required:
- Degree qualified studying towards professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
- Experience with Salesforce and Xero desirable but not essential
- Proactive and ability to manage own workload
- Strong administration skills with an advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Accuracy and attention to detail is essential in this role
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Must possess the highest level of professionalism, integrity and confidentially
- Must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent level of customer service
- Team player who recognises the importance of collaborative working
Working Hours: Due to the nature of the business, additional working hours will be necessitated. When courses are in operation, this includes weekend and some evening working, but will not be more than 6 days per week. Any additional days of work will be given as time in lieu.
Benefits:
- Renumeration & Benefits: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum (with annual salary review) | Private Pension with Scottish Widows, inc. 3% employer contribution
- Social and Fun: you will be part of a fun, welcoming and friendly team in a relaxed and social Office environment, including beer tap/prosecco, on-site barista, networking events, free monthly breakfasts/lunches and regular socials (e.g., meals out, Christmas parties)
- Development: SBC is an industry-leading business, built on a foundation of many years of experience. Through this knowledge, SBC offers its employees the opportunity to grow, with support and training available throughout the year (provided both internally and externally by Dukes Education)
- Health & Wellbeing: 26Days of Holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays) | Complimentary biscuits, fruit, quality coffee and tea available in Office | Our Employee Assistance Programme provides a confidential telephone service with trained counsellors available 24/7 to support team members who are dealing with personal and professional problems
- Flexible working: some hybrid working can be accommodated
Should you be successful
· Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily.
· We will require the professional contact details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact
· You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously called a Criminal Records Bureau check), or equivalent if living outside the UK, and you will be asked to sign the Children’s Act 1989 declaration safeguarding the welfare of children, and state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
· Official identification and relevant certificates will be required for our records
SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
SBC International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS1 4AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/02/2023
