Through education, people can transform their lives and reach career goals. learndirect has been empowering individuals to reach the height of their potential for many years, with a forward-thinking digital approach. As the UK’s leading online learning provider, we have helped millions of learners gain qualifications that have led to exciting careers. Our work is to empower, inspire, and transform lives through flexible education made accessible to all. From Access to Higher Education Diplomas and GCSEs to animal courses and accredited dental nursing qualifications, we offer education to individuals from all backgrounds and at any stage of their life and career. Through partnerships with industry-leading providers in multiple sectors, learndirect has helped more than 4.5 million learners get the qualifications they need. With rapid expansion well underway, you could become a part of the online solution to educational needs. Job Purpose: To work as part of a growing finance team to take a lead role in the financial support, including accounting and business partnering, of holding companies and several key trading businesses within the group. You will work closely with all members of the finance team to ensure the accurate and timely completion of management accounts and liaise with commercial and operational managers to whom financial information is supplied. A key role assisting the group audit, working closing with Group Head of Finance and CFO. Occasional interaction with the private equity business owners, under supervision of CFO. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Assist in the production of management accounts for various subsidiaries within the group Calculate and post monthly accruals and prepayments Balance sheet reconciliations Processing payroll and other journals Calculating and processing intra group recharges Intercompany reconciliations Ad hoc projects as requested by the Group Financial Controller Preparation of working documents for the year end audit process Assisting with audit queries Assist with month payroll processes What we are looking for in you: Management accounts Financial accounting Purchase ledger/Sales ledger Balance sheet reconciliation Excellent excel skills ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - essential An analytical mind willing to challenge and suggest process improvements Excellent attention to detail Ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to work as part of a team Good Communication skills Good relationship building skills Why work with Us? Complete a funded course of your choice after your probation period Excellent holiday allowance plus bank holidays – to include one extra day’s holiday for your birthday / appreciation day £50 Amazon thank you Voucher for your birthday Company pension scheme Refer a friend scheme Inclusive culture and positive working environment Staff social events The salary range for this role will depend on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, always looking for the right talent based on merit for every position. learndirect believes passionately in including all employees equally in the learndirect culture and mission. We actively encourage diversity of thought and champion our talented individuals. Proposition: Empowering people to reach their potential Our Mission: Removing barriers (time, tech, cost) to enable a ‘learning lifestyle’. Our Vision: To create the modern approach to learning Our Values: Working with PACE we strive to be: Passionate “We show pride, enthusiasm, and dedication in everything that we do, for our learners, our customers, ourselves, and each other”. Agile “We positively embrace and respond quickly to change through a flexible, proactive workforce that seizes opportunities”. Courageous “We challenge the norm, creating continuous business improvement and opportunities through entrepreneurial thinking balanced with a sound commercial approach”. Empowering “We trust and inspire people to do their best and believe in themselves. We are open to a diversity of ideas, approaches, and points of view”.