Job Description
Operational Accountant | Study Support | £34K | Liverpool
Operational Accountant Liverpool City CentreSalary: Up to £34,000Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remoteHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pmBenefits: Study support, hybrid working, supportive finance team
OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Accountant to join a dynamic finance team based in Liverpool City Centre. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about process improvement, stakeholder collaboration and financial control.You will play a key role in the day-to-day operational accounting function while supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain strong relationships with banking partners
* Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring system balances are accurate
* Oversee daily payment processes, ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs
* Assist in preparing monthly reporting packs, including KPIs
* Lead credit control activities, maintaining appropriate levels of aged debt
* Support interest sharing processes and reporting requirements
* Review and enhance operational accounting processes to improve efficiency
* Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures
* Support finance-related projects, ensuring cost control and compliance
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a strong financial control environment
* Experience working with multiple banking platforms
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills (advanced level preferred)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
* Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused
* Strong problem-solving skills
Team Collaboration & Development
* Work closely with wider teams to drive process improvements and efficiencies
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £34,000 (depending on experience)
* Study support
* Hybrid working - 1 day per week remote
* Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
* Modern office based in Liverpool City Centre
* Supportive and collaborative finance environment
Interested? Email your CV to Lauren.taylor1@hays.com # 4786243