Accounts Assistant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the environmental services sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Liverpool. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including financial study support for accountancy qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, experience in a similar role, and be either qualified by experience or currently pursuing ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualifications.

Benefits

Financial study support for accountancy qualifications

Company pension scheme

BUPA medical cash plan

Life assurance

Perk Box for retail and lifestyle discounts

Coaching and training

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or studying ACCA, CIMA, or AAT.
• Proven experience managing monthly accounts independently.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts.
• Variance analysis and bank cash reconciliations.
• Support in annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA

CIMA

AAT

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary: £28K - £30K
Benefits: Study Support, BUPA Medical Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Pension, 30 Days' Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays, rising with service)

We are working with a leading UK business in the environmental services sector. Our client is the UK's foremost supplier of premium cooking oils and a major collector of used cooking oil and food waste. They are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who is either qualified by experience or working towards an ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly management accounts with KPIs and supporting information
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Variance analysis: weekly vs monthly vs budget
• Bank and cash reconciliations
• Weekly/monthly payroll analysis and journals
• Accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations and variance investigation
• Support in annual budgets and forecasts
• Internal audits to strengthen site controls
• Assistance with year-end audits and auditors
• Supporting information for monthly tax computations

Experience & Skills Required

• Qualified by experience or studying ACCA, CIMA, or AAT
• Proven experience in a similar role, independently managing monthly accounts
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits Include

• Financial study support for accountancy qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• BUPA medical cash plan
• Life assurance
• Perk Box for retail and lifestyle discounts
• Coaching, training, and clear career progression
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

If interested, please call 0151 2420740 or email

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