Accounts Assistant (Part-Time)

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What’s it all about?

The role will essentially cover all elements of accounts payable for supplier, employee expenses, posting journals and relevant balance sheets accounts reconciliations as part of month end activities.

As MyTutor grows, we are looking to hire this role to enable us to operate more efficiently, respond to business and external stakeholder needs, and to develop a best in class Finance division.

This successful candidate will be in charge of posting Supplier invoices in the accounts system and preparing weekly payment runs, ensuring submitted expenses are in line with company T&E policies, reconciling spend on Company credit cards and completing balance sheet reconciliation pack. 

The role is offered at 80% FTE hours per week - giving you the flexibility of choice when it comes to the days you work - providing a unique opportunity to choose the right work-life balance for you. 


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What’s in it for you?

1. Gain valuable accounts payable experience with the opportunity to lead the AP function, assisting in cashflow management and exposure to sections of month end reporting
2. Opportunity to communicate and work with internal stakeholders across all levels and with external suppliers.
3. Make use of our Learning & Development budget – a personal fund so you can keep learning in areas that both interest you and fuel your career growth.

The Day to Day

We are seeking an accountant to join the team to deliver and provide support across the finance function, maintaining the accuracy of accounting records and assisting the Finance Manager in month end closing.

• Overseeing Accounts Payable (AP) and managing workflow.
• Prepare bi-weekly payment runs and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Communicating with the team, suppliers, bank and resolving invoice or payment queries.
• Assisting with month end processes and VAT returns submissions. 
• Bank reconciliations 
• Updating and maintaining Fixed Asset Register 
• Providing payment forecasts to assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, such as monthly management accounts and year-end statements.
• Providing ad hoc support to the finance teams.

Requirements

Who will you be?

• An individual who is happy to work both independently and as part of a team, is proactive with good attention to detail.  
• Accounting knowledge (AAT/CIMA/ACCA student)
• Comfortable using Google Sheets and MS Excel
• Good communication skills and able to resolve queries efficiently
• Someone who is organised and able to prioritise workload

• Have a good understanding of internal controls within a payment processing environment
• Familiar with the HMRC rules with regards to what a VAT compliant invoice, receipt looks like

• Comfortable speaking with employees across the business to quickly resolve any approval questions

Benefits

Perks & Benefits

• A salary of £28,000 - £32,000 pa (pro rata to 80% for the role)
• Hybrid working, with 1-2 days a month spent working from a shared office with our team
• 25 days holiday, plus 1 ‘time for me’ day and flexible bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements possible, around MyTutor’s core hours
• Workplace pension & salary exchange scheme
• Health & Wellbeing benefit options, plus cycle, tech and gym schemes
• Enhanced parent policies and workplace nursery scheme
• A personal L&D budget of up to £350, pro-rated for part-time employees
• Inclusive policies supporting all staff to flourish, and a wide range of MyTutor communities & networks
• Regular team events & socials
  

Interview process

Screening call with a member of the Talent Team

1st Interview: A competencies and skills-based interview with our Finance Manager & a member of the People Team

2nd Interview: A case-study/take-home task designed to test your hands-on skills for this role. We will give you ample time to complete this before presenting back to the Finance Manager & a member of the People Team

Final Interview: A Culture & Values Add interview where you’ll get to meet a member outside of the hiring team and get a better understanding of our Culture.