Accounts Officer

Are you a numbers person and a problem solver? Great at processing and attention to detail?

Are you looking for a role that helps you develop and progress for the future?

Would you like to be part of a company with a 45+ years legacy of helping hundreds of thousands of children improve their literacy and numeracy skills for a better future?
Interested and up for the challenge? If so, read on:

Founded in 1976 in Australia, Kip McGrath has been helping primary and secondary school age children all over the world to improve or extend their learning. With over 560 centres globally, we know what works and we are proud and passionate on delivering and maintaining this.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Accounts Officer to join our friendly Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and contributing to a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance function. With involvement in both transactional and reporting duties, this role is ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Manage & process external payment sources via in-house system.
• Produce sales invoices accurately and in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare payments, reconcile, and monitor bank accounts and credit cards, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare and post journals relating to end of month.

Payroll & Reporting

• Support team with monthly payroll processing and administration.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting.

Systems & Analysis

• Enter and maintain financial data in accounting software with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with reconciliations and assist with cashflow management and debtor control.
• Communication & Team Support
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve queries promptly, via Jira, email and telephone.
• Assist in preparation for audit, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

About you:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is essential(min of 2-3 years)
• Working knowledge of Xero; familiarity with Microsoft Business Central highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Role Details:

• Salary:  Up to £27,000.00 per annum
• Hours:   Full time, 35 hours per week
• (Monday to Friday – consolidated hours considered)
• Job Type:  Perm
• Location: Gloucester Head Office/hybrid

Benefits:

• Hybrid working – following the initial induction and training period, the work from home pattern is normally 2 days in the office 2 days from home. The days in the office are set when the whole team are in at the same time, however flexibility will be key to this role.
• EAP – Full Employee Assistance support programme
• Pension – auto enrolment
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Central location –Gloucester.
• 28 days holiday including Bank/Public holidays – we have a compulsory company closed down of 1 week at Christmas and 1 week in August.
• Consolidated working week of 35 hours over 4 days (Monday – Thursday) for full timers, with one Friday for a few hours only, once a month on a rota system)
• Social Events, including attendance at the Annual Conference and Gala dinner held in early September.

Potential start date – asap for the right candidate!

Please do not apply if you do not have relevant experience required for the position or if you don’t have permission to work in the UK.

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role and we do not accept sponsorship swappers. Relocation is not an option

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