81 Finance jobs in Liverpool

Financial Reporting Lead - 12 Month FTC
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 WFH)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + benefits
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
We're working with a well-established and respected business in Liverpool to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and supportive team in a busin.

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Reconcile bank statements and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of tax returns and regulatory filings.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decision-making.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role with a strong emphasis on financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in a hybrid working environment is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

***Whilst primarilly remote this role will require some office attendance - at Chester hub or London hub. Please only apply if you are able to attend either of these locations.***

About GBG

GBG is the leading expert in global digital identity. We combine our powerful technology, the most accurate data coverage, and our talented team to deliver award-winning location intelligence, identity verification, and fraud prevention solutions.

With over 30 years’ of experience, we bring together a team of over 1,250 dedicated experts with local industry insight from around the world to make it easy for businesses to identify and verify customers and locations, protecting everyone, everywhere from fraud.

Why you should

• We make the world a safer place
• We trust each other and win together
• We are local experts in a global business
• We want you to be yourself
• We grow when you grow

The Team

Our finance team is central to the success of the business. Our aim is to proactively drive business value through informed and insightful decision making. We work in partnership with the business and are agile and responsive to business needs whilst maintaining a transparent system of effective standards, processes and controls. To support this goal we strive to have the best highly engaged finance professionals in our team. We’re on an exciting journey, and we have the strategies in place to get us to our destination.

The Role

As part of a UK finance team, this role will have the opportunity to really make a mark on the future success of GBG, and your record of achievements. Working from our Chester headquarters the role will report to the Financial Reporting Manager within this fast paced and acquisitive organisation.

What you will do

• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager many of the below tasks
• The preparation of the monthly group results and finance board report
• The preparation of the interim and annual external financial reporting, including the annual report
• The monthly group consolidation, liaising with the finance teams of the UK and overseas subsidiaries
• Management of the intercompany reconciliation, recharges and settlement
• Be a point of contact for the external auditor
• Be responsible for European entities including accounting entries and liaison with local finance team members
• Maintain the fixed asset registers for European entities
• Have responsibility for posting European payrolls
• Assist with developing group reporting with all the tools available
• Challenge existing business processes and assist in developing a culture of continuous improvement
• Special projects as requested

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Qualified or strong part qualified accountant, with strong academics, able to demonstrate good analytical ability in a plc environment
• A good knowledge of multicurrency and further exposure to an industry environment and accounts preparation under IFRS is highly advantageous
• Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining quality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Workday Adaptive Planning and Power BI would be a distinct advantage

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Finance Manager
Manufacturing | North West
to £70,000 pa + Benefits

Are you a qualified Finance Manager  looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturer. Part of a well-known international group with revenues exceeding €1bn, the UK business is poised for significant growth and innovation.

You'll lead a small on-site finance team and collaborate with colleagues across the UK and Europe in finance, sales, procurement, and logistics. The role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on financial control within an agile manufacturing setting.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications : ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
li>Experience : 5+ years in a finance leadership role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Skills : Strong UK GAAP knowledge, SAP proficiency, and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Mindset : Comfortable working in an agile environment with shifting priorities and collaborative teams.
• Attributes : Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The Opportunity

• Join a well-established international group serving the UK & Ireland markets.
• Lead a site-based finance team and work cross-functionally with European stakeholders.
• Drive financial excellence using SAP, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and corporate standards.
• Thrive in an agile environment that values adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Finance Manager

• Manage monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring trial balance and balance sheet accuracy.
• Oversee AP, billing, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and capital allowances.
• Partner with procurement and treasury to support PO and cash forecasting.
• Lead external audits and uphold internal financial policies.

Tax, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure timely and accurate submissions for VAT, corporation tax, and withholding tax.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and maintain strong financial controls.

Team Leadership

• Inspire and develop a small finance team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

If you're ready to take ownership of a finance function in a growth-focused, international business and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. To apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV quoting reference 10123.
 

Finance Assistant

28k - 30k

Permanent

Wirral

Finance Assistant required to join a well-established Public Sector organisation based on the Wirral. My client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is an experienced Finance Assistant to join their dynamic and growing finance function on a full-time, temporary basis.

As the Finance Assistant you will work on a small team and report into the Management Accountant providing support to the wider finance team alongside other duties below:

Key responsibilities of the Finance Assistant

• Purchase Ledger/Sales Ledger
• Arranging invoice payments
• Checking and inputting invoices into system
• Reconciling statements
• Handling any queries
• Set up of payment runs
• Handling of petty cash
• Ad-hoc daily tasks

Required skills and experience of the Finance Assistant

• Recent finance experience
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

This is fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a fast-paced and friendly culture with unrivalled opportunities. Our client also offers excellent pension, healthcare and work loan schemes as well as an annual bonus.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Finance Assistant role, please apply now, or contact Lindsay Richey Sellick Partnership.

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• Provide advice and support to senior managers in the preparation of Directorate plans, capital programme, revenue budgets, and overall performance to ensure compliance with the Council’s Finance and Contract Procedure Rules, Corporate Performance Framework, and statutory reporting requirements.
li>Coordinate the monitoring of in-year performance against capital and revenue budgets and key performance measures, supporting senior managers and budget holders to develop robust performance management arrangements and ensure timely management and remedial action.
• Prepare, collate, and analyze financial and non-financial management information for Service and corporate managers, including analysis of historic trends and future projections, to ensure informed decision-making.
• Undertake Service reviews, special investigations, and projects under the direction of senior managers to investigate and report on inefficiencies, performance, budget variances, and irregularities.
• Identify areas of potential financial and non-financial performance risk for investigation and inclusion in business plans and risk registers as appropriate.
• Implement and maintain operational procedures and schedules to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to the agreed specifications and quality standards.
• Develop and foster links with other corporate services and external organizations to promote collaborative working across traditional boundaries to tackle shared issues.
• Advise Service managers on the financial and performance implications of decisions, including reviewing reports to ensure actions are taken with proper appreciation of corporate financial standards and best value considerations.
• Review and report on the development of new and existing business information systems to advise on best value and management controls in furtherance of service objectives.
• Provide training and advice on financial and performance systems and procedures to improve service delivery and performance management standards.
• Supervise the work of junior staff to ensure efficient task completion and alignment with unit plan objectives.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. (Essential)
• CCAB Qualification or a Relevant Business/Performance qualification. (Desirable)
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience. (Essential)
• Proven track record of conscientious application and technical reliability. (Essential)
• Variety of experience across relevant disciplines. (Essential)
• Sound working knowledge of financial and performance practices and procedures within the public sector. (Desirable)
• Detailed working knowledge and practical expertise in the use of PC and mainframe systems. (Desirable)
• Ability to analyze and present financial and performance data, statistics, and trends meaningfully. (Desirable)
• Good diagnostic skills and practical problem-solving abilities. (Desirable)
• Ability to plan and prioritize competing workload demands. (Essential)
• Ability to work accurately and methodically, with attention to detail. (Desirable)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management. (Desirable)
• High degree of commitment, self-motivation, and initiative. (Desirable)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision. (Desirable)
• Good oral and written communication skills. (Desirable)
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff. (Desirable)

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of an industrial and manufacturing organisation in Chester. This position focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting within the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

We're partnering with a well-established, innovation-driven global manufacturer based in Chester, that's delivering cutting-edge solutions across industries-from clean energy to advanced automation.

With a proud history and a forward-looking strategy, this business is investing heavily in people, systems, and process excellence -and right now, their UK finance team is looking for an experienced professional to help shape the future.

In this role, you'll take full ownership of financial operations across two UK entities, with broad responsibility spanning credit control, payroll postings, reporting, reconciliations, and strategic financial analysis to support pricing and capital investment decisions.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:

• Prepare and analyse cost reports to support decision-making processes.
• Monitor and manage inventory valuation and standard costing procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the accounting and finance department.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and recommendations for cost control.
• Hands on duties across transactional finance and payroll postings
• Collaborate with production teams to review and improve cost efficiency measures.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, focusing on cost accounting aspects.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Proven experience in cost accounting within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• A strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• A degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 45,000 to 50,000 per annum.
• A permanent role offering stability and growth opportunities.
• Generous holiday leave and additional employee benefits.
• An opportunity to work in Chester within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• A supportive work environment within the accounting and finance department.

If you are a detail-oriented Finance Manager looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Finance Manager - Runcorn - up to 50,000

We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join a long-established, family-owned business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad, varied role. You'll take ownership of the finance function while working closely with entrepreneurial directors on high-profile projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making a real impact. Alongside managing the day-to-day accounting, cashflow forecasting, VAT, and month-end reporting, you'll have the chance to streamline processes, introduce improvements, and use your Excel modelling skills to support decision-making. You'll also liaise with multiple banks, oversee audits, and work with external partners, giving you exposure to a wide range of commercial and operational activity.

We're looking for a qualified (or QBE) accountant with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to get involved in every aspect of the business. In return, you'll join a small, supportive team where your input will be valued, your role will evolve as the business grows, and you'll be part of something exciting. The position is office-based in Runcorn with flexibility.