Assistant Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

QVC, Inc.; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is hiring an Accountant to support UK operations from Liverpool. This hybrid role involves month-end close activities, receivables management, and providing audit support. Essential qualifications include AAT and knowledge of accounting principles and SOX controls. The job offers a total rewards package with competitive compensation, paid time off, and discounts. Join a diverse team that combines shopping and entertainment for millions and be part of an inspired workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close processes and reporting.
• Understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls.
• Good communication skills for collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close activities and prepare accurate journals.
• Manage daily receivables accounting and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review accounting adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.
• Build relationships with Finance and Operational teams.

Skills

Fundamental accounting principles

Month-end close processes

Balance sheet reconciliations

SOX compliance

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road.

Your Opportunity, Your Team

The Accountant supports QVC UK and will support the UK Controllership team in accounting for and reporting on QVC UK operations including the Call Centre and Warehouse operations. This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Knowsley, Liverpool 2 days a week.

What You’ll Do

• You will complete all month-end close activities and prepare accurate journals, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• You will manage daily receivables accounting and reconciliations, maintaining full SOX compliance and documentation.
• You will prepare and review accounting adjustments, cross-charges, accruals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving issues promptly.
• You will support internal and external audits by providing high-quality documentation and collaborating across departments.
• You will build relationships with Finance and Operational teams, offering support, sharing knowledge, and cross‑training to ensure team coverage.

What You’ll Bring

• AAT qualified (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and practices.
• Experience and prior responsibility for month‑end close processes and reporting.
• Understanding of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with SOX controls.

QVC UK is a Disability Confident Leader, level 3 accredited employer and operates a Disability Confident Scheme (“DCS”). For any UK based roles, if you’d like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on the application form.

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier‑free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations / support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions. We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video‑driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, e‑commerce sites and TV channels, making every screen.

We’re an inspired and diverse team that comes together to combine shopping and entertainment for millions of highly discerning shoppers. It’s a fun, fast‑paced world, and what really sets us apart is our culture and talent experience. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast‑moving careers!