Junior AP Accountant 50%

is seeking to recruit from 1st September 2024 or to be agreed a

ABOUT US

College Alpin Beau Soleil is a unique school community in the Swiss Alps: home to 300 students aged 11-18 from 50 countries around the world and offering an unparalleled educational experience. We believe it’s what you do that counts, and our students take on challenges 7 days each week, in and out of the classroom, that help them develop into young people capable of taking on the world. Curricular programmes in English and French, based around the IB Diploma, provide a foundation for academic success at universities around the world, whilst the experience of living and working with friends from all around the world sets up students as truly global citizens of the future. Everyone is an individual here, but we sum to a very special community.

OUR LOCATION

Our alpine location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland offers an enviable lifestyle with skiing on the doorstep in the winter months and a multitude of outdoor and sporting activities throughout the year. Montreux, Lausanne and Geneva are all within easy reach for cultural adventures and inspiration, but we travel across Europe and around the world too. The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work, with facilities that are second to none. Students and staff thrive in an environment of which they are proud, and which inspires us to better things every day.

YOUR PROFILE

Do you want to bring your financial expertise to a dynamic international educational institution? Look no further than Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, where we are looking for a Junior Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to join our finance team for a 6-month contract on a 50% basis. In this role, you will ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintain strong vendor relationships, and support our accounts payable function with precision and diligence.

As a key member of our Finance team, you will verify invoices, manage vendor files, resolve discrepancies, and prepare electronic transfers. You will also review employee expense reports and assist with month-end closing processes, ensuring adherence to our internal control policies.

Modern accounting tools will be at your disposal, enabling you to work with efficiency and effectiveness. Join us in shaping the future of finance, and become an integral part of a community that stands at the forefront of educational excellence. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact at Collège Alpin Beau Soleil.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and verify invoices, ensuring proper coding and entry.
• Maintain vendor files and manage communications regarding discrepancies.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers
• Review and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Perform credit card reconciliation.
• Handle petty cash transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Contribute to balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist with month-end closing and accounts payable accruals.
• Support audit activities by gathering necessary documentation.
• Adhere to internal control policies and procedures.
• Perform general administrative duties and support special projects.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; an associate degree with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
• Prior experience with an ERP system, Navision BC is highly desirable

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Reliability and attention to detail
• Ability to organize time and priorities
• Flexible
• Energetic and proactive

START DATE

From 1st September 2024 or to be agreed

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made via Beau Soleil recruitment website, https://www.beausoleil.ch/careers and should contain a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 20 August 2024.

Successful short listed candidates will be contacted straight away with initial discussions conducted remotely by telephone or video call. Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A police check is required prior to appointment.

Beau Soleil is a member of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools, which offers staff the chance to become part of a global network of schools and benefit from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading organisation of outstanding schools.