Job Description

Key Accountabilities Financial services

• Day to day processing of accounts payable and accounts receivables transactions with the highest level of accuracy to include weekly supplier payment and supplier reconciliations.
• Prompt resolution of customer and internal enquiries and ensuring business information is recorded on our customer relationship management database.
• Work with the HR Business Partner to ensure payroll and pensions payments are accurate and timely.
• Ensure our CIC status and transactions are actioned and compliant with regulations.

Financial control, systems, and technology

• Oversee financial systems and work with the Director of Information Services to ensure that they are efficient, robust, and compliant in terms of security and data protection.
• Identify enhancements to systems and train staff as required.

Cash flow management

• Ensure that cash flow is effectively managed to maintain necessary working capital needs and optimise return on cash reserves in line with the organisation\xe2\x80\x99s treasury policy.
• Provide regular reports on cash flow and recommend action plans where necessary.
• Ensure procurement policies and processes are in place to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Financial compliance

• Ensure compliance with all UK financial regulations and standards including VAT and file VAT returns.
• Lead on the preparation and production of end of year report and annual financial report.
• Support the auditing team during the auditing process as required.
• File the end of year accounts and report with Companies House.
• Identify and implement financial improvements to support the auditing process.

Budget management, financial reporting, and analysis

• Work with the Director of Operations to create our annual budget providing analysis and insights.
• Create monthly management accounts including balance sheets and cash flow statements ensuring accurate and timely production of results.
• Provide appropriately detailed reports including a commentary for different audiences.

Stakeholder and team collaboration

• Work with external stakeholders including contract partners, auditors and financial institutions as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial literacy and understanding.
• Work with internal teams to gather financial data and customer information and the development of new projects as required.

Person Specification Essential

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience of managing and actioning financial operations.
• Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards including VAT.
• Experience of preparing monthly management accounts
• Demonstrable experience of managing the year end process from start to completion.
• Proven experience of managing the external audit process.
• Proficiency in accounting software and refining financial processes
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office and in particular advanced Excel skills in order to manipulate and interrogate data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of developing good working relationships at all levels of the organisation providing both challenge and support as required.
• Comfortable working autonomously and adept at both managing and prioritising tasks utilising strong planning and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience of using Xero, ApprovalMax and/or SDWorx.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment in sales and / or a product design context.
• Experience of working for a membership\xe2\x80\xaforganisation.
• Knowledge and awareness of the English education system.

This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other tasks as required. How to apply While this role is part-time, involving four days a week, we are open to offering a full-time position for the suitable candidate. Salary for a full-time role will range between \xc2\xa340,000 - \xc2\xa345,000 depending on experience.
The part-time salary will be pro-rated accordingly. To express your interest in this role, please submit your CV and a one-page A4 cover letter highlighting why you\'re the ideal candidate to recruitment@ssatuk.co.uk by midday on November 24, 2023. It is imperative that candidates be available for an immediate start. Applications lacking a supporting cover letter will not be considered. First interviews will commence w/c November 27, 2023. SSAT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: \xc2\xa344,835.00-\xc2\xa347,738.00 per year Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote