Position Title: Management Accountant

Reports to: Financial Controller

Location: UK - Remote

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

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. In 2023, we raised $21m in a Series B funding round led by Nesta Impact Investments, with participation from Guinness Asset Management, Stonehage Fleming, and Oxford Science Enterprises.

In late-2023, we acquired Texas Book Company (now called BibliU Campus) to expand our offerings and better meet the needs of the market. TBC’s long history of campus store management and exceptional customer service has combined with BibliU’s innovative digital content delivery to ensure higher education institutions can better drive affordability, access, and student success.

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 revolutionize the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic full time Management Accountant 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 a Management Accountant you will:

• Manage and process purchase orders, supplier invoices and supplier payments.
• Check and process employee expense claims.
• Reconcile company credit cards.
• Manage sales invoices, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Engage with customers and suppliers, responding to inquiries and building strong relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate billing.
• Prepare prepayments, accruals and other balance sheet reconciliations, as part of the month-end closing process.

• Manage accounts receivable collections by tactfully chasing outstanding payments.
• Maintain financial accuracy through regular bank reconciliations and promptly address any queries.
• Generate regular accounts payable / receivable reports and support month-end financial procedures.
• Manage preparation of monthly sales reports to publishers.
• Manage submission of VAT returns.
• Help optimise internal operations and processes across the business.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities by providing necessary data and insights.
• Support the finance team with various ad-hoc requests to contribute to our collective success.

What we are looking for

• Accounting certification (or working towards an accounting certification)
• 2/3+ years of experience within a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical abilities with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with various stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Experience using Xero or other accounting software

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:

• 🌴 35 holiday days per year - yep, that’s not a typo! (pro-rata for temporary contract)
• 🎂 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 UK!
• 💻 Work-from-home allowance to help you set up your dream WFH station
• 🚴 Cycle-to-work scheme (UK)
• 🩺 A choice of health insurance cover by Vitality or Bupa
  

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.