Job Description - Assistant Accountant (hybrid)
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Location: Liverpool (Head Office)
Reports to: Financial Controller
About the Role
This 12-month fixed-term role provides the opportunity to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information. The Assistant Accountant will play a key part in weekly and monthly reporting cycles, maintaining financial controls, supporting forecasting activity, payroll, and ad-hoc analysis to enable effective business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
*Produce weekly financial data and performance reports
*Prepare month-end accounts including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and intercompany reporting
*Support maintenance of the rolling financial forecast
*Provide financial analysis and reporting for commercial and finance stakeholders
*Assist with data volume reporting and ad-hoc analytical tasks
*Contribute to monthly payroll processing
*Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy of financial information
*Support process and system improvements across finance
*Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider team
Experience & Skills Required
*Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
*Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
*Team-focused, proactive, and able to implement improvements
*Excellent attention to detail
*Advanced Excel skills (SUMIFS, lookups, pivot tables) and strong IT proficiency