Accounts Assistant

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd in Liverpool invites applications for an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is based at our head office in Moorgate, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, reporting to the Accounts Supervisor.

You will support the Finance team with journals, accruals and prepayments, month-end and year-end close, and audit evidence to meet FRS 102 standards. AAT Level 4 and solid Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 minimum.
• Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments and expense analysis.
• Familiarity with FRS 102 accounting standards.
• Competent user of Excel (lookups, pivots, reconciliations).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines within a structured month-end timetable.

Responsibilities

• Post journals accurately and in line with the monthly timetable with correct coding.
• Analyse operating expenses, investigate variances and allocate costs.
• Prepare and apply accruals and prepayments with justified treatments.
• Assist with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reviews.
• Support year-end processes, including audit preparation and evidence collection.
• Contribute to audit readiness and respond to auditor queries promptly.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Support process improvements across the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Journal postings

Deadline driven

Team player

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional and versatile individual to join the Accounts Department on a temporary basis based at our head office in Moorgate, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

This position is for a 12-month fixed term contract.

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, this role will support the Finance team with core accounting processes, focusing on accurate journal posting, expense analysis, and the correct application of accruals and prepayments. The role plays a key part in month end and year end close activities, ensuring reconciliations and audit evidence meet internal control requirements and FRS 102 standards.

Responsibilities

• Post journals accurately and in line with the monthly timetable, ensuring correct coding and supporting documentation.
• Analyse operating expenses, investigate variances, and ensure costs are allocated appropriately.
• Prepare and apply accruals and prepayments, ensuring treatments are consistent, justified, and compliant with accounting policy.
• Assist with month end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, P&L reviews, and supporting schedules.
• Support year end processes, including audit preparation, evidence collation, and resolution of queries.
• Support the audit process, including:
  • Preparing audit ready working papers.
  • Ensuring reconciliations and schedules meet FRS 102 recognition and disclosure requirements.
  • Providing clear, traceable evidence for balances and movements.
  • Responding to auditor queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain financial records to audit ready standards, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and improve data quality.
• Contribute to process improvements across the finance function, supporting efficiency and control enhancements.
• Any other accounting duties as they arise.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 (minimum) is essential.
• Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping, journals, and core accounting principles.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments, and expense analysis.
• Familiarity with FRS 102 accounting standards.
• Competent user of Excel (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines within a structured month end timetable.
• Team player and the ability to prioritise and work autonomously where required.

Benefits

We offer competitive rates of pay and company benefits including company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.

Department Finance & IT; Role: Accounts Assistant; Locations: Liverpool; Yearly salary: £32,000 - £38,000; Employment type: Temporary