Finance Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Rotherham seeks a Finance Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves processing purchase and sales ledger transactions, supporting month-end processes, and managing employee expenses. Candidates should have prior finance experience and good Excel skills. This position offers job security, a competitive salary, and opportunities for development within a friendly team.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Solid understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate records of purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.
• Handle invoice processing, supplier payments, and customer receipts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries.

Skills

Experience in Finance Assistant role

Understanding of purchase and sales ledger

Good working knowledge of Excel

Tools

Sage

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking to join a well-established and forward-thinking business? Do you thrive in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to the continued success of a market leader?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business based in Rotherham that has been at the forefront of its industry for over 50 years.

As a long-standing part of the local community, the company combines the feel of a family-run organisation with the stability of a well-established enterprise. Following a sustained period of growth, they are now seeking to add a Finance Assistant to their long-standing finance team.

This is a great role for someone who is confident across all areas of transactional finance and looking for a secure, rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate records of purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
• Handle invoice processing, supplier payments, and customer receipts
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries
• Assist with bank reconciliations and posting to the general ledger
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Manage employee expenses

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role
• Solid understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliation
• Good working knowledge of Sage (desired not essential)
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

What’s in it for You

• Join a secure, growing business with a proud 50-year history
• Be part of a friendly, down-to‑earth team with strong values
• Enjoy job security, variety, and the chance to make a real contribution
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for development and progression

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.