Accounts Assistant and Compliance Administrator

Sharp Consultancy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Barnsley is looking for an Accounts Assistant & Compliance Administrator to support its finance function. This role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in finance, strong numerical skills, and knowledge of Excel. The company offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and clear career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Clear career progression pathways

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Exposure to multiple finance areas

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Experience assisting with audits is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume financial transactions including purchase and sales invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and compliant financial records.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Assist with compliance checks as per company policies.
• Maintain documentation related to financial controls and procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Good working knowledge of Excel

Ability to manage workloads

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

I am working closely with a well-established manufacturing company based in Barnsley who are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant & Compliance Administrator to support their finance function and ensure strong compliance across day-to-day operations.

This role offers excellent career progression and ongoing opportunities to develop your finance and compliance skill set. You will be working within a vibrant, supportive team, adding real value across multiple transactional finance departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high-volume financial transactions, including purchase and sales invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate and compliant financial records
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Assisting with compliance checks in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining documentation related to financial controls and procedures
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience assisting with audit (ideal not essential)
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Clear career progression pathways within the finance function
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Collaborative, energetic, and supportive team environment
• Exposure to multiple transactional finance areas
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.