Assistant Accountant

14 May 20262026-05-14
Rotherham, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region

We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Accountant for a UK market-leading manufacturing company based in Rotherham offering:

  • Competitive salary + additional employee benefits.
  • Dedicated to sustainable manufacturing by minimising environmental impact and prioritising the use of recyclable and eco-friendly materials whenever possible
  • Established, growing and profitable business with ongoing investment. 
  • Friendly, collaborative team where finance works closely with operations, commercial and leadership across the Group. 

The job: 

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the finance department across the group and assist with month-end reporting. 

Reporting to the Finance Director, duties will include, but not limited to: 

  • Accruals and prepayments. 
  • Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations. 
  • Bank reconciliations. 
  • Updating and maintaining the fixed asset register. 
  • Monthly and quarterly VAT returns. 
  • Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The person:

  • Previous experience with month-end processes is required.
  • Good IT skills are essential, including advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables and Lookups etc). 
  • Good communication skills are essential. 
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership are required.