Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Explore Learning is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a full-time basis. You’ll own the purchase ledger and supplier payment process, making sure suppliers are paid accurately and on time. You’ll also play a key part in the month end close, helping to produce the Management Accounts. This is a great role for someone who is studying towards a professional accountancy qualification. 

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What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Accurately process circa 100 purchase ledger invoices per week onto our finance system, ensuring they are approved in line with our policies and coded correctly. 

• Process weekly supplier payment runs, post payments and send remittances. 

• Maintain rent invoicing records and process monthly rent payments. 

• Maintain business rates records and monitor online supplier portals. 

• Be the main point of contact for all supplier and invoice related queries both internally and externally, including managing the Finance inbox and speaking to department heads. 

• Set up new suppliers where required, ensuring all checks are carried out. 

• Create cost apportionment journals for larger invoices. 

• Prepare the cash flow file for review each week, highlighting upcoming payments. 

• Reconcile the business bank accounts each month. 

• Post prepayment and accruals journals related to supplier invoices for month end accounting. 

• Assist with month end adjustment journals and other reconciliations. 

• Support the annual Audit. 

• Assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc requests and reporting. 

• Who We Are Looking For: 

• Currently studying AAT/ CIMA/ ACCA. 

• Understanding of double entry bookkeeping, accruals and prepayments. 

• High attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. 

• Experience and aptitude with Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation and PIVOT tables. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. 

• Able to prioritise and manage your time to meet deadlines. 

• Advantageous- prior experience in a Finance role. 

Location: Primarily remote (UK based) with some initial in person training and in person Finance meets once or twice a month (travel expenses paid).

Job Type: Full time, permanent role.

Salary: £25k-£30k depending on experience 

Start date: ASAP

Please note: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately we are not able to offer any form of sponsorship. 

Additional Perks:

• Enjoy 22 flexible annual leave days + bank holidays + 4 gifted days when centres are closed at Christmas. You'll also receive additional holiday time based on your length of service.
• You’ll have an additional 3 paid days you can take for a personal or religious celebration, wellbeing or a volunteer day.
• Benefit from staff discounts including gym memberships and sportswear, free 16-25 or 26-30 railcard, free counselling services, access to My Possible Self (a wellbeing app), a cycle to work scheme, and a discounted Tastecard. 
• An additional length of service reward will give you access to private health insurance with Vitality.
• We offer fully subsidised tuition for the children of all salaried staff and 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for all immediate relations of staff members.
• Take advantage of our referral bonus offering, payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental leave, and pension options.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is paramount. Our safer recruitment processes are rigorous and designed to deter, identify and reject anyone who may pose a risk to children. Any offer is strictly conditional upon satisfactory references (taken directly from referees) and an Enhanced DBS check.

You must provide a full employment history with all gaps clearly explained and evidenced where required. Any omission, inconsistency or misleading information may result in your application being rejected, an offer withdrawn, or dismissal.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (and relevant Exceptions Orders). Relevant disclosures will be required in line with DBS and safer recruitment requirements.