Account Officer at The Learning Place School

Responsibilities

• The preparation of annual statutory accounts, liaison with the school’s auditors, preparation of necessary documents for financial audits by external auditors
• The preparation of the termly school budget, capital expenditure plans and longer-term financial plans.
• Preparation and management of Pension accounts, computation of staff salaries and generation of Payroll, ensure appropriate deductions such as Statutory- (PAYE, pension), Staff loans, etc.
• Completion and verification of bank reconciliation, monthly financial statements, management of accounts
• Liaising with external tax consultants on tax matters, maintaining up to date status with all taxes and statutory payments, compiling and monitoring VAT returns.
• Maintains an up-to-date insurance status of school assets, review the adequacy of cover, report on cost effective alternatives.
• Ensuring all financial transactions are done in accordance with Admin/ financial operating procedures of the school.
• Monthly reconciliation of bank balances and postings for accurate verification

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• At least three (2) years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation or at least the completion of first level of a recognised professional accounting program i.e. ICAN, ACCA
• Knowledge of accounting programs/softwares and tech savvy
• Ability to work with minimal or no errors in a fast paced environment
• Organisation, planning, verbal and written communication.

Additional information:

• A serene, safe and clean working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Educational assistance
• Discounted tuition for children
• HMO insurance.