General Accountant Nord Anglia Education

The General Accountant will play a key role in supporting financial operations across Nord Anglia s Middle East schools and the regional office. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate fee collection reporting, timely month-end closing, and compliance with all financial controls and accounting standards.

Working closely with School Finance Managers and the Regional Finance Controller, the General Accountant will also oversee supplier payments, invoice processing, and bookkeeping for the regional office. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic regional finance function.

Key Responsibilities

School Financial Coordination

• Liaise with school finance teams across the region to monitor daily fee collections and outstanding balances.
• Support schools in meeting audit and reporting requirements.
• Track outstanding receivables and ensure accurate reporting of collections.

Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain schedules for prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Assist with intercompany entries, reconciliations, and monthly management reporting.
• Prepare and update regional cashflow reports and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, board packs, and statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and payments in accordance with company policies.
• Issue sales invoices, monitor receivables, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure proper reconciliation of transactions.

Support to Projects & New Builds

• Collaborate with the regional project team to monitor project-related costs and budgets.
• Assist in financial tracking of capital projects, ensuring accurate reporting of variances.
• Liaise with procurement and project managers for invoice processing and budget compliance.

Tax & Compliance

• Maintain VAT and corporate tax records in accordance with local regulations.
• Prepare VAT filings, submissions, and support quarterly refund processes.

Procurement & Office Finance Management

• Support regional procurement activities, including purchase order issuance and invoice matching.
• Manage accruals, provisions, and expense tracking for the regional office.
• Ensure strong internal financial controls and documentation are maintained.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Adhere to Nord Anglia s internal control frameworks and finance policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Ad Hoc Support

• Provide assistance to the finance and operations teams on reporting, analysis, and system improvements.
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned by the Regional Finance Controller.