Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK retail organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join the team on a 12-15 month fixed-term maternity cover. Based in Liverpool Head Office, you will work a hybrid model, with 2 days required on site. This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available technically strong accountant, looking for a fixed-term role with a chance to work across group consolidation, statutory reporting, and technical accounting projects. Salary/benefits: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE) Flexible, hybrid working model, 2 days in Liverpool/ 3 from home 30 days holiday plus bank holidays £1,000 flexible benefits allowance Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Competitive, enhanced pension Job Duties: Produce consolidated statutory accounts for the Group on a quarterly and annual basis, alongside subsidiary and dormant company accounts. Prepare consolidation schedules, including adjustments and reconciliations to monthly reporting. Draft accounting papers covering key judgements, estimates, and new technical accounting standards. Monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations. Review and support junior team members' work, including journal postings and IFRS 16 entries. Support the year-end audit process and act as a key point of contact for technical matters. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve consolidation and reporting processes. Support ad hoc technical accounting projects across the finance function. Who will I report in to? Group Financial Controller When will interviews be taking place? Interviews will be happening as soon as possible Ideal experience: ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (or equivalent) with 3 PQE Strong IFRS technical knowledge, including experience with group consolidations Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting year-end audit processes Strong Excel skills, including ability to work with large data sets and system exports Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels of the business Self-starter with a proactive approach and a desire to deliver high-quality work Organised approach with ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines Ability to work with external advisers where needed