Assistant Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a finance team in Liverpool. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring accurate reconciliations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and is working towards ACCA, CIMA, or AAT. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits like financial study support, a pension plan, and a cycle-to-work scheme. This opportunity provides a supportive environment for your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Financial study support

Company pension

Medical cash plan

Retail discounts

Training and coaching

Cycle-to-work scheme

30 days' holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or studying for ACCA, CIMA, or AAT.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in handling management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly management accounts with KPIs.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain trends.
• Maintain accurate bank and cash reconciliations.
• Handle payroll analysis and manage journals.

Skills

Management accounts knowledge

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication skills

High attention to detail

Education

Working towards ACCA, CIMA, or AAT

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

• Start January with a brand new role
• Amazing opportunity with a welcoming and friendly team

About Our Client

Join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation that values its people and invests in their growth. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your contribution matters, and you'll benefit from a culture that encourages learning and development.

Job Description

In this role, as an Assistant Accountant you'll be a key part of the finance team, making sure everything runs smoothly and accurately. Your work will help shape important business decisions and keep things on track. Day-to-day, you'll:

• Pull together weekly and monthly management accounts with clear KPIs
• Spot trends and explain differences with variance analysis
• Keep bank and cash reconciliations accurate and up to date
• Handle payroll analysis and journals
• Manage accruals and prepayments
• Check balance sheets and dig into any variances
• Support with budgets, forecasts, and year-end audits
• Help strengthen financial controls through internal audit

The Successful Applicant

What makes you successful in this role?

• Qualified by experience or working towards ACCA, CIMA, or AAT
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role with strong management accounts knowledge
• Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business
• High attention to detail and accuracy

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Financial study support for your accountancy qualification
• Company pension and life assurance
• Medical cash plan and wellbeing support
• Retail discounts via Perk Box
• Coaching, training, and clear career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 30 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, apply today for the Assistant Accountant role in Liverpool!