Finance Assistant​/Assistant Accountant

Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant - Costing, Reporting and Compliance

Location:

Rotherham | Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 DOE |

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (Office Based)

This is a full-time, office-based position supporting the Finance Manager across costing, reporting, compliance, audit coordination and financial planning. The role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and contribute to the continued development of the finance function.

• Assist with statutory, tax, internal and control audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation
• Support month end close within three working days and assist with monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Review accounts for variance and comparative analysis
• Support costing activities including trend and variance analysis, cost review cycles and improvement actions
• Monitor stock levels, investigate discrepancies and lead quarterly stock counts
• Analyse slow moving and ageing stock
• Perform profit and loss and balance sheet variance analysis and provide insights to management
• Maintain the fixed asset register including capitalisation, disposals, transfers and depreciation

• Strong analytical and financial skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Process driven with a continuous improvement approach

• Professional finance qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or AAT
• Minimum five years post qualification experience in industry
• Experience in costing, financial reporting, audit and compliance
• Knowledge of UK financial legislation
• Experience using Sage 200

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin or disability status.