Assistant Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

5% pension contribution

Modern office facilities

Ongoing training & development

Wellbeing & lifestyle benefits

Career growth within growing group

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a fast-paced multi-entity finance team in the Liverpool area. You will support monthly reporting, VAT and statutory requirements, and drive improvements across processes and controls.

You will work closely with senior finance leadership and contribute to accurate financial information and timely decision-making in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Qualification in accounting (AAT Level 4 or equivalent).
• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Strong month-end accounting knowledge.
• Proficient with accounting software and finance systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience handling large data volumes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with a desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Produce trial balances, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare VAT returns and support statutory reporting.
• Complete supplier, bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse commercial agreements and financial performance data.
• Approve supplier payments and customer refunds within limits.
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and external requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting and processes.

Skills

AAT Level 4

Month-end accounting

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Data handling

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

AAT Level 4 or CIMA/ACCA studier

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. You'll gain exposure across several group companies, work closely with senior finance leadership, and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting commercial decision-making.

Client Details

The business has built a strong reputation within its sector through innovation, customer focus and continued investment in technology, creating a dynamic and collaborative working environment. With a state of the art site near The Wirral, this is a place you with thrive and develop.

Description

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Assistant Accountant support the production of accurate financial information across multiple entities while helping to drive process improvements and maintain strong financial controls.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Producing trial balances, accruals and prepayments
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting statutory reporting requirements
• Completing supplier, bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysing commercial agreements and financial performance data
• Approving supplier payments and customer refunds within agreed limits
• Supporting regulatory and compliance reporting activities
• Liaising with stakeholders across the wider business to ensure financial accuracy
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation and external audit requests
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and processes

Profile

You'll likely be an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a broader role within a growing organisation.

We're interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• AAT Level 4 qualification or early level CIMA/ACCA Studier
• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position
• Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes
• Experience using accounting software and finance systems
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working with large volumes of data
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• A proactive mindset and a desire to improve processes and ways of working

Job Offer

Our client will offer you:

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days office-based, including Fridays)
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Modern office environment with excellent facilities
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Genuine opportunity to develop within a growing group structure

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.