Accounts Assistant - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - Alpha Schools Limited

Alpha Schools Limited
Alpha Schools Limited
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High Wycombe, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

We are currently looking for an
Accounts Assistant to join our forward-thinking organisation, at a time experiencing a high period of growth.

You will be working for one of the UK's largest operators of independent schools, as part of the Accounts and Finance Team from our Head Office, in High Wycombe.


Contract Type:
Office based - Full time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm


Benefits:

Wellness Programme, 3 x Annual Salary - Company Life Assurance, On-Site Parking, Company Pension, Christmas week off.


Salary:
Up to 35k (depending on experience and skillsets)


Start Date:
Immediate start available


About Alpha Schools


Alpha Schools was founded in 2003 and has quietly grown to be one of the largest operators of independent schools in the UK.


Unusually, we like to keep a low profile as we believe that each school should retain its own distinct character and history, rather than simply becoming part of a corporate homogeny.

For this reason, you will find little online about Alpha Schools.


About the Position
You will be working as part of the dedicated Accounts and Finance Team for Alpha Schools to:

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Assist in the preparation of and monitoring of School budgets
  • Competitor analysis
  • Balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations
  • Bookkeeping as and when required including invoice preparation
  • Ensuring that School admin teams are adhering to set financial policies and processes
  • Providing training to School admin teams on Sage Line 50 and processes
  • Assisting with the monthly payroll and submission of pension returns
  • Responsible for the processing of the monthly Supplier runs for all Schools
  • Overseeing the Debtors process at Schools
  • Preparing and posting nominal account journals
  • Intercompany account reconciliations
  • Responsible for ensuring PAYE and Pension liabilities are settled
  • Management of the Schools utilities contracts
  • Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Previous experience in Finance
  • Good knowledge of Ms Excel
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent written, numerical and communication skills
  • Use of Sage Line 50 or other accounting software's desirable
- "Can Do" attitude

  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadline
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Preferably Degree holder in Accounts or Finance.
  • Alpha Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate childprotection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020._

Salary:
£20,000.00-£35,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • High Wycombe, HP11 1EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Based on the Job Description, please specify how your skill set match the role requirements ?

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:


  • Finance or Accounting: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location
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