Senior Assistant Accountant

Adele Carr Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded organisation in Liverpool, who are currently looking to appoint a Senior Assistant Accountant on a 15-month fixed-term contract.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a collaborative and knowledgeable team, where you'll play a key role in financial reporting, strategic support to stakeholders, and driving best practice in controls and compliance.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and three colleagues in the Financial Accounting team, this role will suit someone who enjoys a broad and hands-on remit, including:

• Leading the preparation and review of period-end management accounts

• Handling complex accruals, prepayments, and journal entries

• Producing monthly budget variance analysis and engaging with budget holders

• Providing financial support and insight to stakeholders and project teams

• Leading quarterly spend reviews and responding to ad hoc financial queries

• Overseeing VAT return preparation and cash flow forecasting

• Maintaining balance sheet controls and preparing reconciliations

• Supporting interest on capital schedules, budgeting, and re forecasting

• Assisting with annual audits and ensuring timely, accurate documentation

• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive team environment

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with internal financial controls and external standards

• Offering cover for colleagues within the finance team when needed

This role requires a confident and capable individual with a track record in accounting and financial reporting, ideally from a professional services or similarly structured environment. You will bring:

• Strong experience in a similar finance role

• Excellent understanding of financial regulations, controls, and compliance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems

• Solid analytically and organisational skills

• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance colleagues

• A proactive, adaptable approach and a commitment to team success

• Actively studying or qualified with a recognised body (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well being:

• 25 day's 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

• Technology loan and payroll giving

• Health support: private medical, dental, critical illness cover, EAP, health assessments

• Lifestyle perks including art pass, subsidised café access (where available), and gym discounts

• Season ticket loan

• Group pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection

Interested in learning more?
Please apply today or get in touch with Adele Carr Recruitment for a confidential chat about this fantastic opportunity.