Group Accountant
Employer Location England, Merseyside, Liverpool Salary - per annum + £40,000 - £45,000 Closing date 15 Oct 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Job Title: Group Accountant
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Permanent
A well-established organisation based in Liverpool is seeking a Group Accountant to join its finance team. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to contribute to the financial health and strategic direction of the business. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting decision-making, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Head of Finance with monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
2. Prepare and post monthly journals, accruals, and prepayments.
3. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
4. Manage daily cashflow processes and forecasts.
5. Submit quarterly VAT returns for the group.
6. Monitor capital programmes and maintain audit-ready records.
7. Manage deferred capital grants and related reporting.
8. Prepare audit evidence and respond to external audit queries.
9. Provide financial insights and reporting to senior stakeholders.
10. Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and controls.
11. Attend finance and budget holder meetings as required.
12. Ensure quality control of financial data and intercompany transactions.
13. Provide technical accounting support and training to junior team members.
14. Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.
15. Identify and implement improvements to systems and processes.
16. Maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
17. Support wider organisational activities during key operational periods.
Experience/Qualifications:
18. Qualified, Part-Qualified or qualified by experience.
19. Strong management and financial accounting background.
20. Analytical, innovative, and solutions-focused.
21. Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.
22. Skilled in handling complex financial information and models.
23. Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
24. High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
25. Flexible and collaborative approach to work.
26. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
27. Committed to continuous professional development.
Benefits
28. 25 days holiday + 1 wellbeing day + bank holidays
29. Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
30. Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash
31. Life assurance
32. Flexible working arrangements
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
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So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
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