Accounts Assistant

Shillito Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shillito Group in Dinnington is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance operations within a growing manufacturing business. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive team, with strong potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities include bank reconciliations, financial record maintenance, and general accounts administration. The ideal candidate will have strong mathematical skills and previous accounts experience in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance environment is preferred.
• Organised and proactive with a focus on detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations accurately.
• Process and maintain financial records.
• Support general accounts administration tasks.

Skills

Strong mathematical ability

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Ability to learn new systems quickly

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Dinnington

Contract Type: Temporary (with strong potential to become permanent)

We are currently supporting a manufacturing business within the advanced alloys sector to recruit an Accounts Assistant. Due to continued growth and increased workload, the finance function is expanding and requires additional support. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive team, with the role offering a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

About the Role

You will play a key part in supporting the day to day finance operations, ensuring accurate processing and reconciliation of financial data. The role will involve working closely with the wider finance team and requires someone who can quickly adapt to a bespoke internal system.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing bank reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner
• Processing and maintaining financial records with a high level of accuracy
• Supporting general accounts administration tasks
• Adapting to and working with a bespoke finance system (training provided)
• Following up on outstanding items and queries where required
• Ensuring all financial data is correctly recorded and maintained

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working with numbers in a busy environment.

Essential requirements:

• Strong mathematical ability
• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks and follow up effectively
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to change

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to import/export processes
• Experience supporting audit preparation
• Familiarity with invoice finance facilities

If you are a reliable and detail focused Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.