Financial Accountant - London School of Science & Technology : Job Details

The accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial operations in LSST. This role involves in-depth financial reporting, system implementation, payroll, and cross-company collaboration to uphold financial best practices, compliance, and strategic reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Systems Implementation
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Participate in budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare presentations and dashboards for senior management.
• Assist with internal Fee audit with the finance team.

Debtors Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly LSST debtors reports for monthly accounts, ensuring accurate revenue, remittance, and registration cost calculations.
• Maintain and present the LSST debtors master sheet to the Finance Manager monthly.

Invoicing & Balance Management

• Accurately upload student termly invoices, credit notes, remittances, and opening balances in the system.
• Ensure financial data integrity during system transitions and audits.

VAT Compliance

• Assist in preparing quarterly VAT workings.

Payroll and Pension

• Assist with the Payroll and pensions process for LSST.
• Meeting Preparation & Documentation
• Prepare detailed and accurate weekly finance meeting notes for LSST.
• Ensure documentation reflects discussions, decisions, and actions accurately.

Deadline and Compliance Tracking

• Track and report all Companies House and other statutory deadlines across the group of companies.
• Maintain a roadmap for compliance reporting and inform the Finance Manager proactively.

Internal Audits and Campus Visits

• Conduct campus visits to LSST campuses for internal audits and cash counts.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial control policies during each visit.

Internal Documentation and Training

• Develop and maintain SAGE 50 Payroll and other software manuals for internal use and training purposes.
• Ensure manuals are clear, comprehensive, and regularly updated.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent Excel Skills are essential.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and deadline-management skills.
• Good Team player

Qualifications:

Study in finance, Accounting, or related field (required).

Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, AAT) preferred not essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person