Jobs, fresher vacancy - SAE General Ledger Assistant Accountant • Oxfordshire

Company: ICMP

Oxfordshire

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.RequirementsGeneral Ledger Assistant Accountant SAE Institute, OxfordFixed Term Contact Full time, 40 hours per weekSalary up to £35,000 per annum (Salary dependent on qualifications & experience)We are looking for an applicant who would like the opportunity to work as one of our Finance team in Oxford. You will be responsible for processing transactions in the general ledger including month end journals, payroll and tax, as well as be involved with understanding actuals, reconciling the balance sheets and supporting the team in general. Key Responsibilities:● Booking of month end journals, completing month end procedures and reporting.● Completing month end reporting packs and providing variance analysis.● Reconciling the bank accounts and transactions.● Reconciling balance sheet accounts.● Booking and processing of tax, payroll payments and intercompany transactions.● Reviewing bank cash flow status, reporting internally through balances and cashflow actuals.● Reconciliation between student management systems and financial ledger.● Facilitating with process improvement and change within the team.● Undertaking such other duties and tasks as requested.Essential Criteria:● Studying towards ACCA/CIMA qualification or similar.● Proficient in use of technology, databases and office software, i.e. Microsoft Office/ Google, and data management systems. Must be proficient in the use of Excel.● Organised, excellent administrative and communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.● Able to prioritise responsibilities, time-manage appropriately, work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.● Strong team player who embraces collaborative working and achieves results individually and as part of a team.● Professional appearance and demeanour, personable, confident, friendly and approachable.● Ability to research issues and present solutions, working independently and utilising initiative.● Flexible and adaptable to work as required to meet the needs of the organisation.Desirable Criteria:● Experience with Sage Intacct● A passion for creative media. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact HR@icmp.ac.ukJob Description here To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.Note: ICMP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramAuto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Cycle to Work SchemeDiscount for Masters ProgrammesOccupational Maternity PayOccupational Paternity Pay