Interim Accountant

Axon Moore; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning British luxury brand is seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to join their Liverpool team for 3 to 4 months. This role is vital for supporting the team during the annual audit and year-end reporting, ensuring that all accounting tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. The position requires a technically strong accountant with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, capable of thriving in a busy environment. If you're looking for an immediate start and enjoy working in a prestigious setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in preparing management accounts and tax schedules.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Facilitate a smooth year-end audit and prepare tax analyses.

Skills

Technically strong accountant

Problem-solving in complex situations

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Excellent Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems

First class communication skills

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Axon Moore are exclusively working with an award winning British luxury brand that are based in Liverpool City Centre and looking to bring in an experienced Interim Accountant for a circa of 3 to 4 months. This role is Outside IR35.

The successful accountant is required to bolster the team during preparations for the annual audit and PAYE end of year reporting. This is to cover a gap before a permanent hire joins in July. The role is 5 days per week in the office.

Key tasks

1. Prepare accurate monthly management accounts schedules, analyses and reconciliations
2. Accounting for the company's stock so that this is correctly stated in the general ledger and fully reconciled to underlying records
3. Prepare audit and tax schedules ahead of audit field and facilitate a smooth year-end audit.
4. Prepare end of tax year analyses for our tax advisors
5. Prepare and submit ONS and other statistical returns

Key Skills

1. Must be a technically strong accountant with very recent experience of the key tasks listed above
2. Must have a proven ability to solve problems in complex situations using experience and professional knowledge
3. Professional, polished and confident
4. Excellent time management and able to balance short- and long-term goals in a busy environment
5. Shows the level of attention to detail that befits an award-winning luxury retailer
6. Excellent excel skills, experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 is a plus)
7. First class communication skills, able to effectively communicate at all levels in the company and across specialisms

Interviews are looking to take place ASAP with an immediate start, to find out more please apply today.