Accounts Assistant

Reed; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Friendly team environment

Broad finance exposure

Workplace culture

Industry events

Development opportunities

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Finance & Accounts Assistant in Liverpool to join a dynamic team. The role blends day-to-day banking, invoicing, and ledger tasks within a hybrid working environment. You will gain exposure to budgeting, month-end activities, and financial reporting using Xero.

The ideal candidate has finance or accounts experience, strong Excel/IT skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach in a vibrant entertainment-focused company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts-based role.
• Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good Excel and general IT skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• A genuine interest in the entertainment, media or creative sectors would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily banking transactions and bank reconciliations
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate records
• Processing purchase invoices
• Assisting with internal budget tracking and reporting
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Assisting with month-end finance processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving finance queries

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance & Accounts Assistant

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for an opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business?

We're recruiting for a Finance & Accounts Assistant to join an established business within the entertainment sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and sociable team with a positive working culture, whilst supporting a busy finance function in a growing organisation.

Working within a modern finance environment, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, using Xero and supporting key financial processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing daily banking transactions and bank reconciliations
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate records
• Processing purchase invoices
• Assisting with internal budget tracking and reporting
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Assisting with month-end finance processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving finance queries

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in:

• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Assistant
• Bookkeeping
• Sales Ledger
• Purchase Ledger

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts-based role
• Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good Excel and general IT skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work
• A genuine interest in the entertainment, media or creative sectors would be advantageous

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,000
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Exposure to a broad finance role
• Excellent workplace culture
• Opportunities to attend industry-related events
• Development opportunities within a growing business

If you're looking to join a modern business with a fantastic culture, an exciting working environment and excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.