Finance Assistant (FTC)

Sheffield Forgemasters International; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (up to 9%)

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee Bonus up to £1000

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

Health & wellbeing programs

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters International is offering a 12-month fixed term Finance Assistant role based at our Sheffield site. You will support day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and assist with payments, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

The role requires accuracy, strong organisation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; payroll administration experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Experience in credit control activities.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Knowledge of GRNI processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Payroll administration experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match receipts to invoices and prepare payments.
• Process non-receipted invoices and resolve queries.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Manage supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Support credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments.
• Assist with month-end processes and payment runs.
• Support the Transactional Finance Supervisor with ad hoc finance activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Payroll Manager when required.
• Contribute to process improvements as part of ongoing systems implementation projects.

Skills

AP/AR experience

Credit control

High volume invoicing

GRNI processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Payroll admin (advantage)

Job description

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis.

This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working as part of our Finance team.Our Finance department plays a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic objectives. Working closely with teams across the business, the department supports effective financial controls, accurate reporting, and informed decision-making.

As a Finance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day activities of the Finance function, ensuring supplier and customer transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. You will play a key role in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, helping to maintain strong financial controls.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching receipts to invoices and preparing payments.
• Processing non-receipted invoices and resolving associated queries.
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts.
• Managing supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting credit control activities, including chasing overdue customer payments.
• Assisting with month-end processes and payment runs.
• Supporting the Transactional Finance Supervisor with ad hoc finance activities.
• Providing administrative support to the Payroll Manager when required.
• Contributing to process improvements as part of ongoing systems implementation projects.

About You:

• Experience within Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger and Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger.
• Experience of credit control activities.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices in a busy finance environment.
• Knowledge of GRNI processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous payroll administration experience would be advantageous.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation; and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 – 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Why Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the‑art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi‑Faith Room.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
  • Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
  • Referrals and access to Physiotherapy sessions, when required.
  • Ear irrigation.
  • Flu Vaccinations.
  • Blood Pressure management clinics.
  • Weight management clinics.
  • Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
  • Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy’s Man Club.
  • Access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach.
  • Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions – Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
  • Chaplain Service.
• Support for ex‑military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office‑based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.