Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £45,000+

Overview
We are seeking an organised, detail-focused Assistant Financial Accountant, ideally studying towards CIMA or ACCA (Finalist level preferred), to support the Finance Manager and wider finance function in delivering accurate, timely reporting across multiple entities.
A background in practice would be highly advantageous, bringing strong experience in financial statements, controls, audit preparation and multi-entity reporting.
This role plays a key part in month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting, VAT compliance, audit support and ongoing improvements to financial systems and processes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
*Month-End & Year-End Reporting
*Support the Finance Manager in monitoring and delivering month-end and year-end timetables.
*Prepare draft financial statements for central and subsidiary entities.
*Produce comprehensive working papers and management information.
Financial Control & Reporting
*Undertake month-end control procedures for subsidiary companies, including:*Bank reconciliations
*Control account reviews
*Production of monthly management information

*Support the development of enhanced financial reporting across the organisation.
*Assist with financial analysis to inform decision-making and strategy.
Audit & Compliance
*Support the Finance Manager in responding to external audit queries.
*Conduct internal audits as directed by senior finance leadership.
*Prepare and submit VAT and other tax returns as required.
*Maintain and update standard operating procedures for key financial processes.
Banking & Financial Processing
*Undertake payment calculations and distributions relating to incoming funds and donations.
*Support improvements in banking processes, including training where required.
*Assist with streamlining and consolidating banking arrangements across departments or entities.
Other Responsibilities
*Support wider finance team projects and take on ad-hoc duties as required.
*Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes and controls.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
*Studying CIMA or ACCA (Finalist level desirable)
*Strong technical accounting experience, ideally across multi-entity environments.
*Proven experience in month-end processing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
*Confident liaising with external auditors and non-finance stakeholders.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
*VAT knowledge and general tax awareness (charity / not-for-profit exposure advantageous but not required).
*Ability to build strong working relationships and work proactively within a team.


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