Head of Accounting and Tax

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 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 Northern Europe region has a central finance function which covers multiple countries. We are looking to recruit an ambitious Head of Accounting and Tax.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Managing all day-to-day accounting and tax operations
2. Managing implementation of new accounting system and training of team members
3. Managing monthly payroll reconciliation and ensure accurate and timely payments to both employees and HRMC
4. Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and Intercompany transactions
5. Maintaining accounting records in accordance with IFRS
6. Supervision and managing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
7. Coordinating the management of cash flow, debt and debt collection
8. Supervising and managing a team of 8 people
9. Working closely with the Business Managers and Heads of Schools to ensure information is readily available for monthly reporting and budget/forecast queries.
10. Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
11. Preparing and filing of tax returns (direct and indirect taxes)
12. Support Senior Transactional Controller with ad hoc tasks when required
13. Ensuring that proper, efficient and robust accounting and financial management processes and controls are in place
14. Assist with new accounting system (JD Edwards) implementation

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

1. Ambitious individual who wants career progression in a fast-growing global group
2. Record of strong academic achievement
3. Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA / CIMA) preferred
4. Effective Excel skills
5. A self-starter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done
6. 'Can do' attitude with a problem-solving approach to new challenges
7. Ability to handle large data sets, work under pressure and to deadlines with the capacity to multi-task over several on-going projects
8. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment
9. Well organised, process driven and high attention to detail
10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
11. High aptitude on systems
12. Understanding of ability to work in a PE environment in a results driven organisation

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