Senior Assistant Accountant

Ambition; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a dynamic Senior Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Liverpool. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead period-end management accounts preparation, support budget management, and enhance financial compliance within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Access to high-end technology

Supportive team culture

Referral scheme with £200 vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within professional services.
• Strong grasp of reporting standards and compliance.
• Proficient in financial system applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of period-end management accounts.
• Deliver monthly budget variance analysis and liaise with stakeholders.
• Oversee VAT returns and cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Controls

Problem-Solving

Education

AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Systems

Job description

Divisional Manager - Legal Finance & Accounting

Ambition are supporting a global law firm with their recruitment for a Senior Assistant Accountant, to join their dynamic finance team in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional ideally with experience in professional services to contribute to strategic financial initiatives and support operational budget controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of period-end management accounts, including complex journal entries.
• Deliver monthly budget variance analysis and liaise with budget holders.
• Provide financial insights and support to project leads and stakeholders.
• Oversee VAT returns and cashflow forecasting.
• Maintain balance sheet controls and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare interest on capital schedules and coordinate budgeting/reforecasting processes.
• Support quarterly and annual ONS surveys and assist with audit documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold financial compliance standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong grasp of financial controls, reporting standards and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Actively studying or qualified with AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• A proactive, collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset.

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to work in a forward-thinking, inclusive environment with access to high-end technology and a supportive team culture.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend