Income Accountant

Location:

Panama, PA

Date: 6 Mar 2026

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Income Accountant is responsible for managing and reconciling all income-related transactions, ensuring accurate recording of revenue, timely invoicing, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The role supports financial reporting by maintaining precise income records, investigating variances, and collaborating with admissions, finance, and operations teams to ensure income is correctly billed, collected, and reported.

The Income Accountant plays a key role in month-end and year-end closing processes, supports audits, and contributes to the continuous improvement of revenue processes and controls.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Strong attention to detail, organisation, and deadline discipline
Analytical, autonomous, and able to prioritise with a strong sense of urgency
Clear, professional communicator with strong negotiation skills and a results-driven mindset
Resilient, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently
Timely responsiveness: emails within 24 hours; critical matters within 48 hours
Flexibility to travel between sites as business needs require

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
High level of English communication skills
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with databases
Hands-on experience in billing, collections, and process documentation
Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems; JD Edwards (JDE) experience is an advantage

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.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com