Senior Financial Accountant

Reference:

NOV

Expiry date:

03:00, Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Location:

Liverpool

Salary:

£47, £59,967.00 Per Annum

Benefits:

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days

Duration:

6 month fixed-term contract

Senior Financial Accountant

6-month interim position

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £47,389 - £59,967

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked among the top 5.3% of universities worldwide, we are proud of the work we do and the impact it has on improving health outcomes for some of the world's most vulnerable populations. Based in the heart of Liverpool, with teams and partners working across the globe, LSTM continues to drive innovation, research excellence and education in global health.

We are looking to hire a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a 6-month interim contract. Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial and management support, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of LSTM's financial reporting and operations.

This position will focus on providing leadership across treasury and capital management, tax oversight, and financial control. You will also take a leading role in year-end financial statements, managing audit processes, and supporting a small team within Finance Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: lead on or assist on relevant external reporting to key stakeholders and provide financial accounting technical advice as required, also assisting as relevant with providing information on funder or internal audits.
• Treasury Management: Oversee day-to-day treasury operations, including cashflow forecasting, currency management, and hedging recommendations, while identifying opportunities to optimise investment returns.
• Tax & Compliance: Support VAT returns, manage ad hoc tax projects, maintain the tax risk register, and liaise with HMRC and external advisers to ensure compliance across the organisation.
• Capital Management: Oversee financial management and reporting of major capital projects, maintain the fixed asset register, and ensure robust monitoring and control in partnership with Estates and IT teams.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Manage and support the Finance Operations team, promote strong financial controls, and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality across the function.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with proven experience in financial management, reporting, and audit preparation within a complex organisation. You'll have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to lead and support teams, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes.

Experience with treasury management, tax, or capital accounting would be advantageous.

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed "cycle to work" scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• A range of additional family friendly policies

Application Process:

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.

About LSTM

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