Finance and Compliance Officer

Liberty; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance and Compliance Officer to manage audits, tax compliance, and cash forecasting within a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a supportive team making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

24/7 GP access and mental health support

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working in accounts with a preference for 2 years post qualification.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills specifically in Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with auditors and manage year-end audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage cash forecasts.

Skills

Audit

Tax Compliance

Excel

Teamwork

Education

GCSE in Maths & English

Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance and Compliance Officer? We can offer you a competitive salary with excellent benefits, working 40 hours per week at our Head Office in Knowsley (you must be in a reasonable commutable distance)

We Can Offer You:

Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs, and more
Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game

Your role

Audit Liaison: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to agree on timetables, deliverables, and audit schedules. Ensure internal audits are coordinated with Department Heads and communicate deadlines to the Finance Team and other departments
Year-End Process: Manage year-end audit, prepare statutory accounts, including group and subsidiary financial statements and disclosures. Ensure inter-company balances are reconciled
Tax Compliance: Coordinate with tax advisors to ensure timely completion of corporation tax schedules and filings, and ensure compliance with other taxes (CIS, VAT, PAYE, PSA)
Cash Forecast & Reconciliations: Maintain group cash forecast and ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly for all companies, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies
HMRC Queries & Compliance Projects: Address ad-hoc HMRC queries and manage any audit, tax, or compliance-related projects
Other Duties: Handle any reasonable tasks within the scope of the role

What We Need from You.

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths & English. Qualified accountant - preferably ACA or ACC Should be ACA or ACCA. Practical Audit / Tax / VAT experience. Minimum 3 years working in accounts. 2 years post qualification experience (preferred). Intermediate Microsoft office skills specifically in Excel Microsoft Office. The ability to work well within a team as well as alone, showing initiative and prioritisation

Why Liberty?

We're a diverse, supportive team with a focus on personal development, wellbeing, and making a real difference in the communities we serve. Liberty offers you a chance to work with the best in the industry and continuously improve your skills while enjoying a rewarding career.

Apply Today!
Click "Apply" below to join Liberty as our Finance and Compliance Officer! We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date: 23rd July 2025 (We may close early due to high demand)