Storal Learning Hiring for Finance Assistant Job at London, England Full Time

Job Description

Position: Finance Assistant – Permanent

Location: Baker Street, London

Reports to: Finance Manager

About Storal Learning:

Storal Learning is a rapidly expanding children’s nursery group dedicated to providing excellence in childcare provision and early years education. We seek to grow our business by acquiring high quality sites across England and integrating them with our core values and standards.

Storal Learning’s mission is to create a nurturing environment for all, through adaptive childcare, with a passion for building strong foundations for life. By being part of a larger organisation, we can support career development opportunities, enable our team to achieve their personal career goals

We are now seeking a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis to help us deliver our mission and enable our growth ambitions.

Job Purpose:

The Finance Assistant will oversee the Group’s Purchase Ledger and will also assist the Finance Managers in producing timely and accurate financial information for use in preparation of monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience in a similar role, have strong communication skills, numerate and be detail orientated.

Main Accountabilities:

Purchase Ledger:

· Manage Purchase Ledger postings

· Perform daily banking reports and weekly bank reconciliations

· Produce payment runs: bi-weekly and on an ad hoc basis

· Set up new Direct Debit mandates / Standing Orders

· Review and process company card expenses, other claims & reimbursements

· Create and post journals for accruals and prepayments

· Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with suppliers and other staff members

Management Accounts:

· Produce intercompany journal postings and reconciliations where necessary

· Assist with month end accounts preparation & analysis

· Set up accounts and migrate opening balances for newly acquired nurseries

· Perform routine calculations to produce ad hoc reports & analysis as requested by Finance Managers & Directors

· Other ad hoc support and duties as required by Finance Team

· Assist in maintenance of accounting system and safeguarding of financial data back ups

Specific measures of success:

· Strong communication: Demonstrates the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders including operational managers and external suppliers

· Accurate and timely reporting: Prepares accurate, real time, company positions within 3 days of month end date for presentation to the finance team, operational managers, and Directors

· Perseverance: Demonstrates strong perseverance skills, driving towards accurate supplier balances

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

A strong understanding of systems and IT

Excel skills including V and H Lookups and Pivot tables

Demonstrates an attention to detail, meticulousness and desire to drive the highest standards

Strong written and oral communication skills

Positive team player with a can-do attitude and willing to work flexibly

Desireable

University degree in a quantitative subject

A good understanding of finance and accounting

Experience using Sage 50

Terms and Conditions:

Salary: paying up to £30K depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum FTE, plus all Bank Holidays

Benefits:

· Additional personal wellness day

· Performance related pay increments

· Provision of pension scheme auto enrolment

· Continuous and funded professional development

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Referral Bonus Scheme

How to Apply:

Please send your most up-to-date CV or call 0203 580 4259 to discuss the role in more details.

Storal Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Store discounts
• Wellness programmes
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, W1U 6RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Finance & Accounting Occupations: 1 year (required)