Accounts Payable Clerk

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 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:

Role: Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk

Location: Mayfair, London (4 days in office per week, 1 day WFH)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a shared service for UK & Northern Europe. There are currently 14 schools in the UK, 2 in Switzerland, 1 in Latvia, and 1 in Belgium. Therefore, an opportunity is now available for an AP Clerk to join the team and help support our vast portfolio. This position reports to the Head of Accounting and Tax and will be based in 3 Burlington Gardens, W1S 3EP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Upload and coding of invoices through AP Connect into JD Edwards (accounting software)
• Creating new suppliers on JDE and complete supplier bank verifications
• Prepare payment runs every two weeks (autopayments and manual payments)
• Assisting with month end accruals relating to invoices received not yet processed
• Respond to supplier and staff queries via email and keep the inboxes up to date.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Demonstrable experience in a previous Accounts Payable role (essential).
• JDE Experience (desirable) otherwise strong financial system experience.
• Fully proficient in Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation with excellent telephone and email manner.
• Great attention to detail.
• A self-starter with the drive, determination, and commitment to get things done on time and accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.
• Organised and able to plan and prioritise.
• A good team player, flexible, able to adapt and pro-active with a positive attitude, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Sector experience preferred, but not essential.
• French speaking is a bonus, but not essential.
• Happy with 4 days in office, 1 day WFH.

This job description is not intended to be all embracing and the post holder shall be required to carry out any other duties as directed by the Head of Accounting and Finance, commensurate with training and experience.

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.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form

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