Group Accountant

Job Title: Group Accountant
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Permanent

A well-established organisation based in Liverpool is seeking a Group Accountant to join its finance team. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to contribute to the financial health and strategic direction of the business. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting decision-making, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance with monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare and post monthly journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage daily cashflow processes and forecasts.
• Submit quarterly VAT returns for the group.
• Monitor capital programmes and maintain audit-ready records.
• Manage deferred capital grants and related reporting.
• Prepare audit evidence and respond to external audit queries.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Attend finance and budget holder meetings as required.
• Ensure quality control of financial data and intercompany transactions.
• Provide technical accounting support and training to junior team members.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems and processes.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support wider organisational activities during key operational periods.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Qualified, Part-Qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong management and financial accounting background.
• Analytical, innovative, and solutions-focused.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in handling complex financial information and models.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible and collaborative approach to work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 1 wellbeing day + bank holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangements

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