Accounting Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Accounting Technician
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
Experience: 1 to 2 years
Key Result Areas
· To manage student recruitment agencies for queries relating to fee payments
· To reconcile all the incoming /outgoing financial transactions
· To update account information and records of suppliers
· To maintain and monitor company’s financial systems
· To handle general account queries
· To maintain a record of all receipts and payments
· To act as a point of contact for all internal and external financial issues
· To process payroll for all staff employees with support of HR department
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational
· Collection of income, receipting of payments by cheque, credit cards or other methods and reconciliation.
· Accurate and timely reimbursement of petty cash float and other non-tuition fee payments held and taken within the office.
· Correspond with staff, and other external agencies regarding financial matters appropriately and efficiently
· Support the activities of the office such as open days, award ceremonies etc.
· To provide accurate and efficient finance support to staff, suppliers and customers of the Commercial Services to assist in the smooth financial operation of the Department to ensure that suppliers are paid to terms and that all regulations are complied with.
· Administer a range of transactional financial processes to ensure the Department's financial administration meets University regulations including timesheet claims, credit card reconciliation, and hospitality cards; ensuring they are recorded and reconciled correctly.
· Administer procurement processes to ensure the Department’s financial administration meets Academy guidelines and financial regulations; ensuring they are recorded and reconciled correctly.
· Ensure processing and reporting is conducted in a timely manner and to provide accurate records on Microsoft Excel and on the Academy’s computerised accounting system.
· Act as first point of contact for general finance queries ensuring excellent customer service is provided. Taking ownership of queries by ensuring resolution or escalation, and adhering to all appropriate legislation, Academy and Department guidelines and policies.
· Provide assistance within the wider finance team to ensure cross-cover in all areas of work
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, E14 9RH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/05/2023
Reference ID: ABA/Accounting Technician
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounting Technician roles across Applied Business Academy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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