Assistant Accountant FTC 15 months

Assistant Accountant - 15-Month FTC
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week office-based)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (15 Months)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:30
Flexible Working: Open to discussion

Adele Carr Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-regarded organisation in Liverpool who are seeking to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive finance team, working across both UK and US entities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial discipline and delivering accurate reporting, while supporting senior stakeholders and contributing to wider finance-led projects.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working alongside three colleagues within the Financial Accounting team, you'll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities including:

• Assisting with the preparation of period-end management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journals

• Producing monthly cost variance analysis

• Providing financial support to budget holders and project leads

• Leading quarterly spend reviews to support informed decision-making

• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and posting depreciation journals

• Preparing nominal bill recharges to other entities and reviewing staff expense claims

• Supporting US tax reporting and assisting with budgeting and reforecasting processes

• Completing quarterly and annual ONS surveys

• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining controls

• Supporting the year-end audit with documentation and reporting

• Providing occasional cover for colleagues within the finance function

This role would suit someone with experience in a similar finance or accounting support position, who enjoys being hands-on and working as part of a team. Key skills and attributes include:

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of financial controls

• Organised and proactive approach to work

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Adaptable, flexible, and a motivated team player

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Our client offers a welcoming team environment, meaningful work, and a commitment to employee development. Benefits include:

• 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Enhanced family leave (up to 26 weeks full pay after qualifying period)

• Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Payroll giving and technology loan

• Medical, dental, and critical illness cover

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Season ticket loan, gym discounts, and other lifestyle perks

• Group pension, life assurance, and income protection

Interested?
If this sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact Adele Carr Recruitment for a confidential discussion.