Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Liverpool | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home) £30,000 - £35,000 + Excellent Benefits Ideal for AAT, ACCA or CIMA Studiers Looking to Build a Long-Term Career in Finance? We're recruiting on behalf of a successful, well-established business with a fantastic reputation for investing in its people. Due to continued growth, they're looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their friendly and supportive finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA who wants more than just a transactional finance role. You'll gain exposure to month-end accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, VAT returns and business partnering activities, giving you the experience needed to accelerate your finance career.

The business offers a collaborative culture, genuine progression opportunities and a flexible hybrid working environment, making it an ideal move for someone looking to develop What's in it for you? Salary of £30,000 - £35,000

Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts and perks

Friendly, collaborative team environment

Strong training and development opportunities

Genuine career progression within a growing finance function

Free parking The Role Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you'll support key accounting activities and play an important role in the month-end process.

Your responsibilities will include

Preparing and posting journals

Completing balance sheet reconciliations

Bank and cash reconciliations

Accruals and prepayments

Supporting period-end and month-end reporting

VAT returns and related statutory submissions

Assisting with financial analysis and reporting

Providing support across the wider finance team

Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls

About You We're keen to speak with candidates who are motivated, eager to learn and looking to build a long-term career in finance.

You'll ideally have

Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA (or planning to continue your studies)

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or finance-based role

Strong Excel skills and good numerical ability

Excellent attention to detail

A proactive and positive approach

Strong communication skills

The desire to progress and take on greater responsibility over time