Finance Manager - Expenditure
Finance Manager - Expenditure
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Finance Manager - Expenditure
Reference Number: JR248999
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based near London Bridge
Working Pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until April 2026
Number of roles: 1
Salary: 55000 - 60000 per annum pro rata
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Financial Accounting team on a Fixed Term Contract maternity cover.
We are looking for someone who is technically strong as well as operationally minded to take responsibility for our expenditure and accounts payable function across our UK businesses. This role has three direct reports (Accounts Assistants) and works closely with our Financial Accounting Team our Financial Controller our FP&A team and our wider business.
You will oversee important processes and controls for our expenditure including processing supplier invoices responding to supplier queries managing company credit cards and staff expense reimbursements. You will also be responsible for the accounting activity that underpins these areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: youll bring to the role
Be a qualified accountant with a recognised institute (CCAB or equivalent) with UK or US GAAP accounting experience.
Be a critical thinker with high attention to detail and be able to work with accuracy.
Have strong Excel skills including (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP SUMIFS Pivot tables etc).
Have the ability to line manage staff and support them for their own growth and development.
Be a clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills for communication across all levels of the business and with external stakeholders.
Show a good demonstration of upwards management.
Have experience working either within audit or with auditors.
Have experience working in a SOX control environment.
Be operationally-minded to work in effective and efficient ways.
Preferably have previous experience within large complex international organisations or an accounting practice background.
What we do
In the UK we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University University of Glasgow University of Liverpool Nottingham Trent University University of Nottingham University of Brighton University of Essex University of York and University of West of England Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary hybrid/home working where possible and paths for career progression we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 days annual leave*
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity Adoption Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Medicash Health Cash Plan
*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How to apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 17th August 2025. Note we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Application Support
If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International Pathways were dedicated to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers we ensure fair treatment for all employees safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010 and beyond.
We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds LGBTQ individuals women people with visible and hidden disabilities and individuals of any age or family status.
Following the submission of an application applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
Employee Resource Group
Furthermore we proudly endorse and providea platform for our Employee Resource Groups such asKaplan Pride Higher Ground Race Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support connection and advocacy within our company
Following the submission of an application applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
