Job Description
Senior Financial Accountant
£60,000 - £66,000 + Excellent Benefits
Liverpool (hybrid)
A leading business is recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join its Group Finance team in Liverpool. With operations spanning multiple countries, this is a high-profile role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a real impact within a complex, fast-moving organisation.
The Role
* Preparing consolidated monthly group management accounts across UK and international operations
* Managing the year-end audit process and acting as lead contact with external auditors
* Overseeing VAT submissions and providing UK VAT guidance
* Implementing and communicating changes to accounting standards (IFRS) across the group
* Leading finance projects that drive process improvement and efficiency
* Managing group overhead reporting and ensuring cost control at director level
* Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and board-level financial information
* Acting as a key point of contact for all divisions, advising on group finance policies and practices
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with:
* Strong technical financial accounting experience
* In-depth knowledge of IFRS and group consolidations
* Proven experience of managing audits and liaising with external auditors
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
* Strong problem-solving, project management, and organisational skills
* Advanced Excel skills (SAP experience an advantage)
What's on Offer
* 25 days holiday plus birthday off, with option to buy up to 5 extra days
* Generous pension scheme (14.5% total contribution)
* Private medical insurance, life assurance & critical illness cover