Junior Accountant

This role is with KLG, a global leader in international education. KLG is now owned by Inspirit Capital and continues to deliver world-class educational experiences through its international network of schools and university partners.

Kaplan Languages Group (KLG) is a world-class language education platform operating over 20 schools across 8 countries. We deliver premium academic, professional, and language travel programmes to students from over 140 countries. At KLG, we combine education with financial excellence to support our international growth.

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance department, you will be a part of KLG’s Barcelona-based accounting team, providing accounting support to the Accountant Manager.

Responsibilities

Review of invoices on Basware; Invoice allocations per reports; Provide assistance in preparing shared services recharges monthly and issue invoices to related parties; Provide assistance in processing invoices from related parties; Provide support with intercompany reconciliations; Control of Credit cards expenses claims as well as the related monthly accruals.; Provide assistance with fixed asset register and depreciation; Provide assistance with prepayments; Provide assistance with accruals; Provide assistance with balance sheet (suspense clear up, payables balance reviews, etc); Providing ad-hoc support when required by senior members of the team

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably inclusive of accounting modules; 3-4 years of Accounting experience, some knowledge in BS & P&L; Previous experience working for large corporation; Intermediate Excel knowledge (V Lookups, pivot tables, formatting of data…); Strong customer service ethos and high attention to detail; Systematic and organised approach; Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to process high volumes of work, to deadlines with minimal supervision; Quick to pick up and apply knowledge; High level of initiative, self-motivation and drive; Reliable with a flexible attitude; Willing to learn and progress in account