Search Recruitment Group are supporting a leading global business in the heart of Liverpool in their search for an Assistant Accountant on a 15 month fixed term contract basis. The Assistant Accountant performs a variety of tasks to support sound financial discipline and control to deliver routine and periodic financial reporting. They will report directly to the Finance Manager based in Liverpool and work alongside three other colleagues in the Financial Accounting team. They will provide information and support to budget holders across the firm as well as analyse financial data to support operational budget controls and projects led by the Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity with a wide range of responsibilities and the chance to support service excellence within Finance. Key responsibilities Assist with the preparation of period-end management accounts for the UK and US entity including accruals, prepayments and other journal entries Preparation of monthly budget cost variance analysis Provide financial insights and support to budget holders and project leads, including handling ad hoc financial queries and leading quarterly spend reviews to ensure effective budget management and informed decision-making Maintain Fixed Asset Register and post depreciation journals Maintaining Balance Sheet controls including performing monthly reconciliations for the UK and US entities Production of nominal bill recharges to other entities Supporting with the review of staff expense claims Assisting with annual tax reporting for the US entity Completing quarterly and annual ONS surveys Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and re forecast for the UK and US entity Assist with the annual financial audit by providing necessary documentation and information Perform administrative tasks for the finance team including Maintaining schedules for authorisation reports, spend report viewers and signatory limits Providing cover for team members as necessary Knowledge, skills and experience: Attention to detail and compliance with financial controls and regulations Proactive approach with problem-solving skills A highly organised individual with the ability to deliver to deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels in a confident and professional manner Flexible, adaptable and motivated team player Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel What's on offer Salary up to £35,000 per annum dependant on experience Hybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely 2 days each week) Annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days, with a further discretionary day of paid leave in December. You may also purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age