Finance Assistant

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Doncaster is seeking a Finance Assistant for a full-time role. This position involves assisting with monthly management accounts, preparing financial reports, and reconciling balances. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and be actively pursuing AAT/CIMA qualifications. The role offers ample career development opportunities within a supportive team environment, alongside benefits such as 25 days annual leave and enhanced pension support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension (up to 10%)

Full study support

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy or finance role is required.
• Excel proficiency and familiarity with accounting software is essential.
• Part-qualified or actively studying AAT/CIMA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Produce financial accounts up to trial balance stage.
• Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with annual budgets and year-end audit.
• Analyse monthly KPIs and support performance reviews.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams.
• Provide general finance support to Finance Manager.

Skills

Previous experience as a Finance Assistant

Part-qualified or studying AAT/CIMA

Strong Excel and IT skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Proactive and flexible approach

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Sewell Wallis is working with a highly successful, well-established manufacturing business in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, which is recruiting a Finance Assistant on a full‑time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with month‑end or management accounts experience who is ready to progress into a more advanced role. The business is a true specialist in its sector, operating UK‑wide and continuing to grow year after year – meaning plenty of long‑term development prospects for the right person.

You’ll join a supportive and knowledgeable finance team where you’ll gain exposure to wider management accounting responsibilities, build on your technical skills, and be actively encouraged in your professional studies. If you’re ambitious, eager to learn, and looking for genuine career progression, this Finance Assistant role could be the ideal next move.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Producing financial accounts up to the trial balance stage, including accruals and prepayments.
• Completing month‑end balance sheet reconciliations and preparing supporting reports.
• Assisting with weekly cash flow forecasting and monitoring performance against budget.
• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and year‑end audit requirements.
• Analysing monthly KPIs and liaising with departments to support performance reviews.
• Preparing ad‑hoc financial reports and analysis for senior management.
• Collaborating closely with operations, production and transport teams to ensure smooth communication and accurate reporting.
• Providing general finance and administrative support to the Finance Manager as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant in an accountancy or finance role.
• Part‑qualified or actively studying AAT/CIMA (or similar) is highly desirable.
• Strong Excel and IT skills, with experience using accounting software (Business Central desirable).
• Good understanding of accounting principles and management accounts processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising workload effectively.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.

What's on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension (up to 10%).
• Full study support.
• Flexible start/finish times.

Apply below to avoid missing out on this truly brilliant opportunity or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.