Accounts Assistant

Blakemore & Associates; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential hotel employer located in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support daily accounting operations and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Sage and Microsoft Office. This role offers 28 days of holiday, gym access, and ongoing training opportunities, making it a great choice for a proactive team player.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free parking

Gym access

Employee discount schemes

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years accounting experience, ideally within hospitality or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident with financial systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations across AP, AR and ledger management.
• Process payments, post invoices (Sage) and manage purchase orders.
• Complete reconciliations including bank statements and petty cash.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Financial systems proficiency

Microsoft Office

Proactive organization

Team player

Tools

Sage

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller Confidential Hotel Employer

Salary: From £27,000 Hours: Full-time, MondayFriday

Location: Liverpool City Centre (on-site)

The Role

• Support daily accounting operations across AP, AR and ledger management
• Process payments, post invoices (Sage) and manage purchase orders
• Complete reconciliations including bank, statements and petty cash
• Prepare weekly payroll data and update employee financial information
• Assist with stock control and inventory checks
• Contribute to monthly P&L preparation and weekly forecasting
• Analyse financial data and highlight variances or issues
• Handle general office, cash-handling and administrative duties
• Coach and support junior team members

What Were Looking For

• Minimum 2 years accounting experience (ideally within hospitality or similar)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident with financial systems and Microsoft Office
• Proactive, organised and able to meet deadlines
• A supportive team player with a positive, engaged approach

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (rising to 33 after 5 years)
• Free parking & gym access
• Employee discount schemes
• Uniform provided
• Rewards programme
• Ongoing training and development