Job Description
Search Recruitment Group are supporting a leading global business in Liverpool in their search for a Senior Assistant Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team on a fixed term contract basis for 15 months. \n\nThe Senior 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 business as well as analyse financial data to support operational budget controls and projects led by the Finance team. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to strategic financial initiatives and mentor others within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n\nLead the preparation and review of period-end management accounts, including complex accruals, prepayments and other journal entries\nPreparation of monthly budget cost variance analysis through routine liaison with budget holders\nProvide 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\nOversee VAT return preparation\nCashflow forecast preparation\nMaintaining Balance Sheet controls including performing monthly reconciliations\nPrepare and maintain interest on capital schedules, ensuring accuracy in calculations\nCoordinate and help prepare the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes\nCompleting quarterly and annual ONS surveys\nAct as a key liaison during annual audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation\nMentor and support junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement\nEnsure adherence to internal controls and compliance with financial regulations\nProviding cover for team members as necessary\n\nKnowledge, skills and experience:\n\nProven experience in a similar accounting or finance role, ideally within a professional services environment.\nStrong understanding of financial controls, reporting standards, and compliance.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.\nA proactive, adaptable, and collaborative team player.\nActively pursuing or qualified with a recognised accounting body (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).\n\nWhat's on offer: \n\nSalary up to £45,000 per annum dependant on experience\nHybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely 2 days each week)\nAnnual 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).
\n\nSearch 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