Junior Accountant

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Northern Europe business unit covers the existing UK schools (Reddam House/ Fulham School), Belgium (St. John's International) and Latvia (King's College) operations whilst also incorporating the newly acquired Alpha UK business.

Therefore, an opportunity is now available for a Junior Accountant to join the team and help support it during its next stage of development.

This position reports to the Head of Accounting and Tax and will be based in Inspired Education Head Office (Burlington Gardens). Initially, remote work is not permitted until the employee has gained a thorough understanding of and proficiency in the job.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support preparation of monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Posting of journals into JDE including payroll, fixed assets, prepayments, intercompany, accruals etc.
2. 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.
3. Assist with production of monthly and ad hoc reporting pack(s).
4. Seek opportunities to enhance, innovate and improve existing processes and controls.
5. Preparation of files and assistance on annual audit.
6. Assist with quarterly VAT reporting and other tax filings.
7. General accounting system and data maintenance.
8. Undertakes other tasks commensurate with the role and position which may reasonably be requested.
9. Liaison with external auditors on GL, banking and transactional queries.

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

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