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ClearCourse

Sep 12

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level

AI generated summary

  • You should be a part-qualified accountant, proficient in MS Excel, with a solid grasp of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • You will perform R2R activities, manage monthly closes, prepare cash flow forecasts, liaise with teams, and handle reporting for multiple portfolio businesses.

Requirements

  • Part qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and concepts
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
  • Ability to present information to management in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Performing R2R activities for applicable entities according to ClearCourse standard procedures
  • Performing the monthly accounting close in line with the standard Group close calendar and ClearCourse governance
  • Preparation of bi-weekly cash flow forecasts for review by senior R2R accountant
  • Liaise cross functionally with other SSC teams and with business leaders to understand the business, its transactions and how it has performed
  • Manage reporting for various portfolio businesses concurrently

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Assistant Accountant role?

The role requires a part qualified accountant designation such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent qualification.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include a strong working knowledge of MS Excel, a good understanding of accounting principles and concepts, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.

Will I have the opportunity to interact with senior finance team members?

Yes, as part of the shared service centre, you will have open access to the senior finance team who will provide guidance and insight.

What are the key responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant?

Key responsibilities include performing R2R activities, managing the monthly accounting close, preparing bi-weekly cash flow forecasts, liaising with other teams and business leaders, and managing reporting for various portfolio businesses.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include life assurance, private medical cover, enhanced company pension, hybrid-working model, 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, employee wellbeing perks, and generous training budgets.

Is there an opportunity for career progression?

Yes, there are significant career development opportunities with investment in your growth and learning.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

Employees receive 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day off for their birthday.

What is the working model for this role?

The role supports a hybrid working model.

Are there any support programs for professional development?

Yes, there is a generous training budget and reimbursement for professional memberships to support your professional development.

Will I be working with technology businesses?

Yes, you will be supporting several fast-scaling technology businesses as part of the finance team.

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ClearCourse

Industry-specific and market-leading software, payments and services for UK SMEs.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2018
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re a software and payments business founded in 2018 with investment from Aquiline, a New York and London-based private equity firm. Operating across five divisions - Business Services, Events & Leisure, Membership Services, Payments, and Retail & Hospitality – we provide over 30 different software solutions that are fundamental to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As a company, we’re entirely guided by our FAIR™ values – Future-Proofed, Approachable, Integrity, Responsible – and we champion and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our sites are bursting with the enthusiasm and expertise of more than 900 ClearCoursers that serves over 20,000 customers and countless consumers across the UK and Ireland. Our vision is to build a brilliant software and payments business, and our mission is to build it with the best people and products, and by integrating our software and payments platform, to deliver the best solution for our customers. We’re strongly advocating for Working Better Together™ - software gets better and more effective when it integrates with other software, and teams get stronger when we can bring brilliant people together.