Full job descriptionAccountantLocation: Wirral
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: 12 month contract and may go permanent
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accountant to join a successful and well-established business that forms part of a larger international group. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines responsibility for payroll with key financial accounting duties, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact within the finance function.
You will take ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting the smooth running of the finance department.
This role would suit a proactive finance professional who is comfortable balancing operational responsibilities with continuous improvement initiatives and enjoys working collaboratively across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities*Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
*Manage invoice finance and monitor cash flow.
*Prepare quarterly management accounts.
*Produce monthly management information, including statistics, cash flow forecasts and Profit & Loss reports.
*Prepare year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
*Complete month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
*Complete bank reconciliations.
*Prepare and submit VAT returns.
*Process supplier and other business payments.
*Manage daily cash receipts.
*Review supplier invoices before passing them to the Accounts team for processing.
*Resolve Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable queries, including statement reconciliations.
*Support budgeting and financial planning activities.
*Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.
*Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
About YouWe’re looking for an experienced finance professional with strong payroll expertise and a hands-on approach to financial accounting.
You will have:
*Previous experience in a Financial Accountant, Payroll Manager, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
*Extensive payroll experience, including pension administration and compliance.
*Experience preparing management accounts and month-end reporting.
*Strong reconciliation skills and an excellent understanding of financial controls.
*The ability to prioritise workloads and meet reporting deadlines.
*Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
Essential Skills & Experience*Sage Payroll experience (desirable).
*Sage 50 Accounts experience (essential).
*Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.
*Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions and finance processes.
*High level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
Desirable*AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience.
*Experience working within a multi-site or international group environment.
*Previous involvement in finance systems or process improvement projects.