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Working for Shared Services, this role provides financial support to the organisation in line with College policies and financial regulations. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working with an Assistant Accountant, this role involves the preparation of monthly accounting figures, daily cashflow, fixed assets, budget production, performance reports for budget holders, balance sheet reconciliations, audit preparation, quality control, and quarterly taxation returns (VAT).
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Department: Finance
Location: Liverpool
Compensation:£32,979 - £34,977 / year
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Head of Finance with the completion of all key finance processes to the agreed finance timetable, including monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
* Preparation of monthly journals, accruals, and prepayments, posting and reconciliation.
* Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Completion of daily cashflow process.
* Responsible for monitoring the accuracy of the daily cashflow and forecasting, alerting the Head of Finance of any issues.
* Completion of quarterly Group VAT returns.
* Monitor capital programs for the Group to agreed budgets and maintain records for audit purposes.
* Update of monthly deferred capital grants process.
* Preparation of audit evidence and responding to queries for the annual external audit.
* Provide financial reporting and support to senior managers to facilitate effective decision making.
* Ensure that financial policies, procedures and controls remain effective.
* Attendance of relevant finance and budget holder meetings as required.
* Quality control of financial data and processes.
* Ensuring intercompany transactions and recharges have been carried out in a timely fashion.
* Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc management accounting information and queries as and when required.
* Take responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliances (e.g.GDPR, DPA, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times.
* Support cross college actives as required, particularly during key enrolment and invigilation periods.
* Perform any other duties as reasonably required, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and objectives of the role.
Essential Criteria
* Working towards a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience of working in a similar role.
* Innovative, creative, able to identify problems and possible solutions.
* An excellent team player.
* Ability to effectively manage complex information.
* Excellent computer literacy – ability to learn and exploit group software systems and to develop and effectively utilise financial models.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills and an ability to work methodically to deadlines with a high level of attention to detail.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
* Commitment to work flexibly to support business need at peak periods of activity and co-operatively and positively with all internal departments and external contacts, providing excellent service, support and advice.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Committed to own personal development/CPD.
Desirable Criteria
* Experienced user of an integrated financial accounting system or equivalent.
* Good working knowledge of EXCEL.
Benefits
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
Pension Scheme
Youll be part of the Aviva pension scheme, with contributions of up to 10%.
Health and Wellbeing
All employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Through Health Assured you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, and structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns. You also have access to the online wellbeing portal, asecure, and the Wisdom App providing mood trackers, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self‑help modules.
Medicash Scheme
Access to Medicash health plans – supporting you and your family with enhanced access to treatment, wellbeing services, and expert care whenever you need it. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
Life Assurance
We offer life assurance to give you and your family added peace of mind – with a benefit of up to three times your annual salary payable in the event of death in service.
Travel
We offer interest‑free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months free travel – without having to cover the full cost upfront.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employees work‑life balance.
Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities – designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College Benefits
Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Higher Education
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