Be Part of Our Mission
Learnlight is an EdTech company that’s passionate about putting trainers at the heart of the learning experience because that’s what delivers life-changing impact. We use award-winning technology to deliver language, intercultural and interpersonal skills training online and on the ground, to learners in more than 180 countries. Since our early years as a digital start-up, we’ve worked with hundreds of blue chips and international institutions across the world. Our communication skills training is used by more than 1,500 companies and by over 700,000 workplace learners, setting them apart in an increasingly complex and global business environment.
Your Career Opportunity
In this exciting new career opportunity, you’ll be reporting to the Financial Operations Director on full-time hours and working from home remotely.
As a Assistant Controller you’ll have a direct impact on the Group Finance function, being responsible for performing end-to-end accounting processes, including group cash forecasting and group sales commission payable workings. The Role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, and reliable data to support effective decision-making across the business.
You will:
- Complete monthly revenue accruals in coordination with billing, CSM, and sales teams, and prepare deferred revenue calculations. Support audit and tax requirements related to revenue recognition and bookings.
- Manage cost bookings including supplier payments, trainer fees, payroll, and intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance with procurement policy and accurate allocation to cost centres and accounts.
- Prepare monthly payroll journals based on inputs from payroll providers and support audit and tax compliance processes related to all payment activities.
- Ensure all Profit & Loss transactions are correctly recorded with appropriate accounting dimensions, and perform monthly trial balance reviews to identify and resolve unusual entries.
- Complete timely balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting.
- Lead group cash forecasting on a weekly basis and support banking initiatives such as bank account rationalisation across regions.
- Own the quarterly sales commission calculation and reporting process at group level, managing complex commission structures and coordinating with sales, billing, and commercial stakeholders to ensure accuracy, transparency, and auditability.
What You'll Offer
- Fully qualified accountant (CA/ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 4–6 years of strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Advanced level of English
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (preferred) and exposure to fast-scaling or complex multi-entity environments.
- Strong background working in international, multi-currency group structures.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end accounting processes with a strong focus on accuracy and financial reporting.
- Systems mindset with a hands-on approach to operational delivery, combined with a proactive and resilient attitude, strong organisational and prioritisation skills, and excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
What We Offer
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our remote work from home culture, with options to collaborate with colleagues in regional offices (if applicable). Enjoy generous paid time off including public and personal holidays and two company-wide days off per year to recharge
- Learning & Development: Access to language learning, masterclasses and professional development opportunities with a culture of coaching and constructive feedback
- Community Events: Make new friends and connect with colleagues at virtual wellbeing sessions, team-building activities and informal social clubs
- Company News: With regular updates on our internal networking platform, you’ll always be connected with the latest developments
- Cultural Collaboration: Our Intercultural Assessment provides valuable insights to help you build collaboration across diverse cultures
- Recommend a Friend: Earn a bonus by referring talented professionals to join Learnlight through our referral program (conditions apply)
- Regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or disability, we are proud to welcome, and support, new talent from all communities. Click to learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Workplace Certification and commitments
Ready to Join Us?
Our colleagues – also known as Learnlighters - live by our values of enthusiasm, initiative and commitment. We review applications regularly and interviews are being scheduled now, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learnlight is a global company and we look for English communication skills for effective collaboration - please apply with your résumé in English.
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