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
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