Financial Accountant

Full time, permanent position

Based in Liverpool with hybrid working

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a world-renowned leader in tropical disease research and education. Recently ranked among the top 5.3% of universities worldwide, we take great pride in the meaningful impact of our work on communities that need it most. Based in the heart of Liverpool, with a global network of colleagues, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes across the world - and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us on this mission.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Liverpool. In this role, you will provide high-level professional accounting support, ensuring financial integrity across LSTM’s UK and international operations. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in treasury management, financial controls, and the preparation of financial statements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Treasury Management

• Oversee day-to-day treasury operations for the LSTM Group
• Authorise BACs and sundry payments, maintaining robust financial controls
• Assess and propose hedging requirements to manage currency risk, ensuring effective drawdown and reconciliation of relevant balance sheet accounts

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit group VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations, annual adjustments, and capital goods scheme compliance
• Ensure accurate recording of reverse charge VAT on a monthly basis and compliance with HMRC regulations

Capital Assets Management

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register for LSTM Group, ensuring all asset tagging is up to date
• Calculate and process monthly depreciation and deferred capital charges
• Monitor actual capital expenditure against budget, collaborating with the Head of Estates to address any variances

Year End

• Prepare financial statements for subsidiary companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards
• Support external audits by providing timely and accurate financial data, addressing audit queries, and ensuring a smooth audit process

Financial Controls and Processes

• Ensure all non-finance staff are kept informed of financial controls and procedures, providing training where necessary

The ideal candidate will bring the following:

• ACCA or ACA Part-Qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial management, reporting, and accounting software
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Experience of preparing VAT returns
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders

Experience in treasury management, working with multi-currency environments and dealing with international funders would also be beneficial for this position however, this is not essential.

Application process: 

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.  

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. 

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

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