Accountant / Liverpool City Centre / Salary £50,000 - £60,000

Accountable Recruitment are working with our client who are an established and growing professional services business in Merseyside, looking to appoint an Accountant to join their finance team during an exciting phase of development.

Working closely with the senior finance leadership, this role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance, commercial finance and business support. You'll play a key part in maintaining strong financial control while also contributing to process improvement and supporting continued growth.

This is a well‑rounded role suited to someone who enjoys being involved across the finance function, working closely with operational and senior stakeholders, and developing their career within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

Reporting into the senior finance lead, the Accountant will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day integrity of the financial records, month‑end reporting and cash management, while also supporting budgeting, forecasting and year‑end activities.

You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, providing financial insight on projects, billing and profitability, and ensuring compliance obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed regularly
• Oversee cashflow and debt management, including resolving complex collection matters
• Work with operational teams to support monthly billing and fee forecasting
• Review project financial performance, including profitability and secured work forecasts
• Respond to internal and external financial queries relating to projects and contracts
• Assist with budget preparation and financial planning activities
• Support year‑end processes and ongoing statutory and regulatory compliance
• Supervise and support junior team members
• Contribute to ad‑hoc finance projects and process improvements

Key skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or approaching qualification
• Experience within industry or a busy commercial environment
• Good understanding of core accounting principles, VAT and financial controls
• Confident working with Excel and financial systems (Sage experience beneficial but not essential)
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with the confidence to challenge information when required
• Clear communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

To discuss this role in more detail please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on 07731356287