Senior Financial Accountant

Liberty; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the Liverpool City Region is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to manage audit processes and ensure tax compliance. You will work 40 hours a week and benefit from a supportive team and excellent career development opportunities. A minimum of 3 years in accounting and ACA or ACCA qualification is required. Enjoy a balanced work-life with 25 days annual leave and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

24/7 GP access and mental health support

Ongoing professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working in accounts.
• 2 years post qualification experience preferred.
• Practical Audit / Tax / VAT experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with auditors on deadlines and schedules.
• Manage year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation.
• Ensure compliance with tax schedules and filings.

Skills

Audit / Tax / VAT experience

Teamwork and initiative

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths & English

Qualified accountant - preferably ACA or ACCA

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Financial Accountant? 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 Senior Financial Accountant! We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date: 26th August 2025 (We may close early due to high demand)