Reference number: JR245903 Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based near London Bridge Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: 32,000 per annum We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our team. We are looking to recruit an Accountancy & Finance graduate or a part qualified accountant for the role of Assistant Accountant in our Operational Finance Team. You will have a good understanding of core accounting concepts and be interested in building a career in finance. You must have a good grasp of core accounting concepts such as double-entry bookkeeping, income statements and balance sheets. The role will have responsibility for the processes and controls underpinning revenue accounting activity, payables and receivables with our partner institutions and ownership of our direct let space. The role will also have responsibility for the dealing with day-to-day queries, questions and problem solving in support to our colleges. The role will be required to ensure compliance with key controls. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Part Qualified Accountant, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. What you?ll bring to the role Degree in finance & accountancy; or have commenced your studies towards ACCA or ACA, including having already achieved some exam passes. Have the aptitude to learn new concepts and tasks quickly. Have a high attention to detail and a good ability to self-review your work. Be capable of working to deadlines and being able to manage your workload effectively when there is time pressure (such as month-end and year-end). Enjoy working with systems, including finance systems, and be interested in process improvement to ensure your work is always efficient and effective. Have strong technical skills with Microsoft Excel. Be a clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills so that you can work effectively with colleagues in the finance team and across our colleges. What we do Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges. In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities. What we offer As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 days annual leave* Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services Company pension contributions Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels Medicash Health Cash Plan *Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time. How to apply To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 6th April 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
