Assistant Accountant: Growth, Variance & Career Progression

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

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.