Term: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) working Monday - Friday
Salary: £27k - £33k DOE, plus generous company benefits
Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 30th September 2024
Start date: ASAP
Location: Office based model with flexibility.
At Sparx, we love the energy that comes from being together in the office. Collaboration and connection drive our success, so we encourage everyone to be here as much as possible. That said, life happens! If you need to do the school run, wait in for the plumber, or handle an unexpected errand, we get it! Our Responsible Flexibility approach means you can manage those moments without worry—because we trust you to get the job done.
Are you passionate about numbers and eager to make a real impact in the world of education technology?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where learning never stops?
If so, then look no further!
Who We Are:
At Sparx, our mission is to inspire and empower young people to reach their fullest potential. We believe in fostering an environment where future generations can achieve their dreams. Proudly serving over 2 million children, 40,000 teachers and 2,300 schools worldwide, we're continuously working hard to expand our impact even further and make a positive difference. So, if you’re ready to grow within an agile, exciting environment then you’ve come to the right place!
We’re not just a company—we’re a community of innovators, thinkers, and doers who are united by a shared mission: to revolutionise education. Our teams are as diverse as they are dynamic, bringing together a mix of talents and passions. Whether you’re a cyclist, a DJ, a scholar, or an adventurer, you’ll find a place where you can bring your whole self to work.
Based at Oxygen House within the vibrant city of Exeter, we focus on offering the best support to our people and having a good presence in the office is just one of the ways we do this. Our office is truly an exceptional space, not only for the amazing people and collaborative environment but it comes complete with a welcoming atmosphere and complimentary organic meals, making it a place we’re sure you'll love to be…and did we mention the onsite gym and fitness centre!
About the role:
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our friendly finance team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our finance operations, ensuring we have accurate and timely financial information that drives our mission forward.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing the full credit control process, from reconciling accounts to professionally handling customer interactions.
* Preparing sales and intercompany invoices, ensuring all transactions are processed smoothly.
* Supporting delivery of the monthly management accounts pack.
* Conducting and presenting weekly reconciliations and reporting on sales progress.
* Keeping our cash flow forecasts up to date with the latest figures.
* Assisting with payment runs, month-end procedures, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Supporting our carbon reporting with monthly data gathering.
* Preparing quarterly VAT returns and assisting with year-end Statutory Reporting and Audit.
* Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to streamline finance processes and contribute to exciting ad hoc projects.
Who you are:
You’re passionate about education and technology, and you believe in their power to make a difference. You’re resilient, customer-focused, and eager to learn and grow. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are adaptable to change, with a flexible approach that meets the evolving needs of our business.
Skills and Experience You’ll Bring:
* A solid background in purchase and sales ledger.
* Experience managing financial systems like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
* Quick to learn new IT systems and proficient in tools like Google Suite.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
* Motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
Desirable but Not Essential:
* Familiarity with the Sage X3 finance system.
* Studying towards/qualified in AAT.
Interview Process:
1st Stage: Virtual Screening Call - A chance for us to learn more about you and your experience, as well as for you to get to know more about us!
2nd Stage: From September 23rd, we'll schedule a virtual interview with our Financial Controller and a member of our People Team. This is your moment to shine—showcase your skills and personality.
3rd Stage: From September 30th, you'll be invited for an in-person interview at our offices. You'll meet our management team, tour our amazing workspace, and complete a task to demonstrate your skills in action.
Sparx does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unfortunately not able to process any applications that require sponsorship.
Benefits of working with us:
We’re about living life, not putting it on hold. Sparx Learning employees have the opportunity to enjoy a whole range of benefits, a few of which include:
* 25 days annual leave, rising each year with length of service, to a maximum of 30 days, plus the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave.
* Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance, life assurance, virtual GP and an employee assistance programme.
* Company pension.
* Enhanced family leave and pay.
* Paid sabbatical with qualifying length of service.
* Individual Personal Development budget.
* Sustainability is something we are passionate about, so we have a range of environmentally friendly benefits including green travel incentives, an electric car lease scheme and cycle to work scheme.
* When based in the Exeter office, employees can enjoy locally produced, organic, free cooked meals.
If you require an alternative recruitment method, or there is anything we can do to support you within the recruitment process, please do get in touch with us either by emailing us at recruitment@oxygenhouse.com or phoning us on 01392 440 400.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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