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 or Part-Qualified with 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.

-25 days holiday (rising by 1 every year) + 1 wellbeing day + bank holidays + Christmas and Easter Shutdown
-Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
-Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash
-Life assurance
-Flexible working arrangements

Interested? please send your CV to Lauren.taylor1@hays.com