Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK retail organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join the team on a 12-15 month fixed-term maternity cover.

Based in Liverpool Head Office, you will work a hybrid model, with 2 days required on site.
This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available technically strong accountant, looking for a fixed-term role with a chance to work across group consolidation, statutory reporting, and technical accounting projects.

Salary/benefits:

• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)
• Flexible, hybrid working model, 2 days in Liverpool/ 3 from home
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Competitive, enhanced pension

Job Duties:

• Produce consolidated statutory accounts for the Group on a quarterly and annual basis, alongside subsidiary and dormant company accounts.
• Prepare consolidation schedules, including adjustments and reconciliations to monthly reporting.
• Draft accounting papers covering key judgements, estimates, and new technical accounting standards.
• Monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and support junior team members' work, including journal postings and IFRS 16 entries.
• Support the year-end audit process and act as a key point of contact for technical matters.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve consolidation and reporting processes.
• Support ad hoc technical accounting projects across the finance function.

Who will I report in to?

• Group Financial Controller

When will interviews be taking place?

• Interviews will be happening as soon as possible

Ideal experience:

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (or equivalent) with 3+ PQE
• Strong IFRS technical knowledge, including experience with group consolidations
• Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting year-end audit processes
• Strong Excel skills, including ability to work with large data sets and system exports
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels of the business
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and a desire to deliver high-quality work
• Organised approach with ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to work with external advisers where needed