Accounts Assistant

Overview

This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. It offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to become a key member of the multi‑divisional Workforce Learning team, supporting billing, reporting, and ad‑hoc month‑end activities.

• Maintain billing processes across multiple divisions, including resolving queries related to invoicing.
• Track, process, and report monthly payables, liaising with stakeholders to obtain necessary information (e.g., bank details) and ensuring payments are made promptly and in line with DfE requirements.
• Support process improvements and efficiencies, contributing to the development of more effective ways of working within your role and the wider team.
• Completion of Customer billing – Apprenticeships Division.
• Completion of Customer billing – USA Division.
• Support with USA Sales tax compliance.
• Track and process Apprenticeships Additional Payments.
• Support the Apprenticeships R14 process to ensure billing and payment is accurately tracked and maintained.
• Support the Sales Commission calculation process.
• Other accounting support to the wider Group / Management accounts teams.

• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Willingness to self‑develop.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working within a Private Equity organisation.
• Exposure and understanding of DfE legislation.

• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Study Support (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with 2 days study leave per exam and annual Professional membership paid for.
• 27 days Annual Leave (4 days used for the festive closure) plus Bank Holidays.
• Medicash plan, Wellhub, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance at corporate rates.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Discounts Benefit Hub.
• 2 Charity days per year.
• Pension Scheme.
• Early Friday Finish at 4pm.

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual orientation, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the different perspectives you bring to our diverse family.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee that all applicants with a disability who meet the role criteria will progress to the next stage of the process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.