Job Description - Assistant Accountant (hybrid)

Contract Type: 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract (FTC)
Location: Liverpool (Head Office)
Reports to: Financial Controller

About the Role

This 12‑month fixed‑term role provides the opportunity to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information. The Assistant Accountant will play a key part in weekly and monthly reporting cycles, maintaining financial controls, supporting forecasting activity, payroll, and ad‑hoc analysis to enable effective business decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce weekly financial data and performance reports
• Prepare month‑end accounts including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and intercompany reporting
• Support maintenance of the rolling financial forecast
• Provide financial analysis and reporting for commercial and finance stakeholders
• Assist with data volume reporting and ad‑hoc analytical tasks
• Contribute to monthly payroll processing
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy of financial information
• Support process and system improvements across finance
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider team

Experience & Skills Required

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
• Team‑focused, proactive, and able to implement improvements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills (SUMIFS, lookups, pivot tables) and strong IT proficiency