Accounting Assistant

Position Title: Accounting Assistant

Reports to: Finance Associate

Location: UK (London/Remote)

Contract type: Part time (2.5 days a week)


About BibliU

BibliU is an award-winning digital learning platform that provides easy access to textbooks and reading materials, making learning more equitable and effective. We partner with over 3,000 educational publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley, to offer a wide range of high-quality content to students. Our platform provides rich engagement data to academics and allows students to find information faster. We have disrupted the textbook industry by reducing the cost of education significantly and increasing publisher sales.

Founded in late-2015, we are a rapidly growing company transforming the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials. Our revenue has grown rapidly, with 150% YoY growth in the last three years. Last year, we raised $21m in a Series B funding round led by Nesta Impact Investments, with participation from Guinness Asset Management, Stonehage Fleming, and Oxford Sciences Enterprises.

We are a diverse and inclusive team of professionals who are passionate about education and technology. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in EdTech, BibliU is the perfect place for you. Join us and help revolutionise the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Accounting Assistant to become an integral part of our team as we continue to scale and grow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-growth company while collaborating with a great team. As an Accounting Assistant, you will engage with customers and suppliers, responding to inquiries and building strong relationships. You will manage and process supplier invoices promptly and accurately, generate insightful sales reports for key suppliers, and code expense transactions with precision. Additionally, you will maintain financial accuracy through regular bank reconciliations, manage debt by tactfully chasing outstanding payments, and support the finance team with various ad-hoc requests to contribute to our collective success.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for you if you are a meticulous and efficient accounts assistant with a knack for identifying smarter, faster ways to complete tasks. You should be proficient in accounting software and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial records. Whether you're an experienced accounting professional or someone with a solid understanding of financial systems, your ability to optimise processes and contribute to a collaborative team environment is key. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to their work, and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency in all accounting functions.

Must have

• Existing accounting knowledge

• Experience using Xero or other accounting software

Good to have

• Accounting/bookkeeping certification (or working towards)

Benefits

Our benefits are all aimed at supporting a healthy work-life balance and cultivating a company culture where you can bring your whole, human self to work.

Here's what we offer:

• 🌴 18 holiday days per year

• 🎂 Your birthday off

• 🌱 12 scheduled company wellness Fridays off per year

• ❤️ Enhanced maternity & paternity allowance

• ⏰ Flexible working hours - we’re a remote team spread across the US, the EU, and even Australia!

• 💻 Work-from-home allowance to help you set up your dream WFH station

• 🚴 Cycle-to-work scheme

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds, experiences and identities to apply. Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and BibliU is committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can do rewarding work.