Assistant Accountant

Ambition; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Accountant to enhance their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized individual looking to support financial reporting and controls across UK and US entities. The role offers developmental support and a robust benefits package, including private medical insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Pension contributions

Professional development access

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised, able to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator and team player.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing period-end management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Deliver monthly budget variance analysis and support budget holders.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial controls understanding

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Divisional Manager - Legal Finance & Accounting

Ambition are supporting a leading international law firm in their search for an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support financial reporting and control across UK and US entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing period-end management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Deliver monthly budget variance analysis and support budget holders with financial insights.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and post depreciation journals.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support nominal bill recharges.
• Review staff expense claims and assist with US tax reporting.
• Complete quarterly and annual ONS surveys.
• Support the annual budgeting and reforecasting process.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide administrative support to the finance team.

Candidate Profile

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of financial controls.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and collaborative team player.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Why Apply?

This role offers exposure to international finance operations within a respected legal environment. You'll be part of a supportive team with access to professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, enhanced family leave, and pension contributions.

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