Assistant Accountant

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum + Bonus + Study package
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

We are working with a well-established financial services organisation seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role sits within a robust operational finance function and offers excellent exposure to banking operations, financial controls, and senior stakeholder support.

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of operational finance, producing accurate financial information to support business decision-making and maintaining a strong control environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting relationships with multiple banking partners
• Completing daily bank reconciliations for member cash balances
• Overseeing daily payment processes to ensure payments are made in line with agreed SLAs
• Supporting the production of monthly management and KPI reporting
• Managing credit control processes and reporting aged debt positions
• Supporting the interest-sharing process and related reporting
• Reviewing and improving operational accounting processes and controls
• Contributing to finance projects with a focus on cost control and efficiency
• Acting as a mentor to junior team members and collaborating with wider teams to improve processes

About You

• Experience working within a strong financial control environment
• Previous exposure to banking and payment processing
• Experience operating across multiple banking platforms
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Clear communication skills at all levels
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a positive approach to change

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking organisation where you'll gain valuable operational finance experience, contribute to meaningful process improvements, and progress your career within a supportive team environment.