Accounts Payable Administrator

OUR TEAM:

Join our team of knowledgeable, adaptable, and dynamic individuals in a fast-paced environment providing key functional support to the business, responsible for the complete management and payment of supplier accounts. Having a team of world class employees is critical to the ongoing growth and performance of Inspired.

ROLE SUMMARY:

This role will be responsible for efficiently managing the full Debtor's function.

This individual will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and have experience working with large volumes. This individual will be very hands-on, working to support the Heads of School with managing the debtor's book and ensuring tuition and ancillary billing are administered accurately.

They will be responsible for the accurate administration of the Debtor's book, customer service, and stakeholder engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation of relevant finance policies within the school
• Maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation calculations
• Cost control and reporting to management where there is a risk of overspend
• Keeping an analysis of costs and other statistical analysis
• Procurement support to schools (quotes, best price negotiations, etc)
• Purchase order management end-to-end (PO through to payment)
• Processing of centralised procurement and contract spend (rent, security etc.)
• Invoice processing for OPEX and CAPEX
• Accrual management
• Insurance claims management process
• Maintain accounting records of the school for OPEX, CAPEX and accounts payable function
• E-wallet & credit card management in line with relevant policies
• Scrutinising and passing for payment all invoices received by the school, ensuring charges are in line with finance policy
• Inter-company account management (between schools/Head office)
• Supplier reconciliations
• Supplier contract management

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Previous experience working with JDE / or equivalent ERP system.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Attention to detail and deadline-driven
• Experience performing the full Creditors Function.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to engage with all stakeholders, including senior management.
• The ability to work under pressure and deal with high volumes.
• Professional communication (e-mail and telephone etiquette
• At least 5 years of full Creditors function experience
• Relevant Accounting / Bookkeeping Qualificatio
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Computer literacy (MS Excel proficient)
• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.