Reference number: JR243175 Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based near London Bridge Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: £25,642.50 per annum We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team. You will be part of our Accounts Payable Team, who are responsible for ensuring that invoices and payments are properly approved, processed on a timely basis and controlling expenses to help maintain an accurate balance sheet for our UK Pathways business. You will provide support to our accounts payable function for our UK Pathways business. You will have key responsibilities in the day to day running of the business, working closely with the rest of the Accounts Payables Team to ensure smooth running of the expenditure process. You will have broad exposure across the expenditure process, and there will be plenty of opportunities for ad hoc project work to improve our processes and to gain exposure to other teams within Finance and across the broader business. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant with excellent attention for detail, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/msnyat49. What You’ll Bring To The Role Have an interest in finance & accountancy/business or work experience in a finance role. Have the aptitude to learn new concepts and tasks quickly. Be a critical thinker, with high attention to detail, a good ability to self-review, and be able to work with accuracy when under pressure. Be capable of working to deadlines and being able to manage your workload effectively when there is time pressure (such as payment due dates and month-end). Enjoy working with systems, including finance systems, and be interested in process improvement to ensure your work is always efficient and effective. Be very comfortable working with Excel (working knowledge of pivot tables, sumifs/vlookup/xlookup). Be a clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills so that you can work effectively with colleagues in the finance team. What We Do Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges. In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities. What We Offer As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 days annual leave Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family 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 Medicash Health Cash Plan Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time. 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 no later than 20th November 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist. Additional Application Information As part of our commitment to safeguarding, depending on the nature of the role, successful candidates may be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Application Support If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team recruit.requestkaplan.com. Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond. We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. 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