Job Description

Overview of role

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Location:

Liverpool, Merseyside

Salary:

Competitive

Hybrid Working -

2 days in the office after training and subject to business needs

Fixed Term: 12-18 months

Working as a key member of the Accounting Services team, this role is responsible for processing period end accounts, maintaining strong controls and balance sheet focus.



Working collaboratively across the Finance community to deliver results on time, this is a varied role within a busy general accounting shared service function.

? Why Join Us?

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We believe in rewarding our employees and providing a supportive work environment. Here's what you'll get:





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Competitive Benefits Package

including:

Competitive Salary

Generous Leave

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Pension Scheme

Onsite Shop

Eyecare Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Loyal Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Discounts on groceries, holidays and more.

Key Accountabilities

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As a

Financial Accountant

you'll play a key role in supporting period-end and day-to-day finance operations, including:





?? Run and support period end processes with support from Central Finance Manager.



?? Focus on controls across the GL process and balance/site-related balance sheet reconciliations.



?? Support accurate completion of VAT and other statutory returns.



?? Process accurate reconciliation of intercompany transactions across numerous ABF businesses.



?? Foreign currency management, including hedge accounting.



?? Working capital and cash flow reporting and analysis.



?? Discount analysis, reporting and controls.



?? Further reporting requirements from other Finance teams.



?? Build strong relationships with Central and site-based Finance teams across ABF, in particular around Treasury and Tax.

The Right Person

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We're looking for someone enthusiastic and detail-focused along with:





?? Highly detail-oriented and organised, consistently meeting accounting deadlines.



?? Strong communicator and effective relationship builder across varied stakeholders.



?? Solid technical expertise with a strong understanding of controls and processes.



?? Compliance-focused, with clear awareness of internal and external reporting deadlines (VAT, HMRC).



?? Advanced Excel skills; SAP proficiency desirable.



?? Up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS 9, 15, 16) advantageous.



?? Ideally professionally qualified with 1-3 years' PQE.