Financial Accountant

Reference number: JR236415

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office at Borough High Street, London U.K

Working pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £36,000 - £44,000 per annum

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team.

As the Financial Accountant, you will:

• Financial Control - Assist in developing a robust financial control system, ensuring that it is adequate and is being consistently applied such that decisions are appraised prior to action and outcomes are analysed

• Balance Sheet - Involved in the Business Balance Sheet. Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are understood, that balances are justified and that reconciliations are of a high standard

• Cash - Assist in developing suitable financial procedures to optimise working capital and reporting techniques to express working capital and cash performance.

• Group Requirements - Will be involved in the interactions with group functions (e.g. internal audit, tax department, SOX Compliance) and external parties (e.g. external audit) as required. Ensure that reporting and control systems are reviewed and modified to comply with group standards

• Month End - Involved in specific month end tasks and ensure the process is robust and efficient and that all deadlines are met for tasks performed

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

• A part-qualified accountant

• Experience of month close procedures

• Experience with process improvement and streamlining is preferable

• Ability to multi task, work well under pressure and use own initiative

• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions

• Effective communication of financial information to non-finance people

• Attention to detail

• Positive and pro-active team player

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy/tax/finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity

• Empower and support

• Create opportunity

• Grow knowledge

• Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

• 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

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. Please note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as this vacancy will be closed once, we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a first stage interview with the Finance Manager, if you are successful you will be invited back in for a face-to-face interview with The Financial Controller & Financial Director.