Financial Accountant - Part Time

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Financial Accountant to join their supportive finance team in Sheffield. This role offers flexible hours and responsibilities including month-end accounting, VAT returns, and supporting audit processes. Candidates with manufacturing experience and knowledge of Sage are highly preferred for this role, which allows for a balanced work-life dynamic in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Friendly finance team

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices.
• Practical understanding of import tax and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full month-end accounting.
• Maintain fixed asset register and perform depreciation calculations.
• Prepare journals and assist with VAT returns.

Skills

Manufacturing industry experience

Financial accounting practices

Knowledge of Sage

Understanding of import tax

European accounting knowledge

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Sheffield, S6 - Fully On-Site

Salary: 27.39 per hour ( 21,039 take-home for 8 days/month)

Hours: Approx. 64 hours per month - 8 days total

Employment Type: Part-Time - Permanent or Interim

Are you a hands-on, detail-driven Financial Accountant looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a down-to-earth and supportive team?

We are working with a privately owned manufacturing business, The company has a welcoming culture and is looking for someone who's ready to get stuck in and make an immediate impact.

Whether you're returning to the workforce, nearing retirement but still looking to stay involved, or simply seeking part-time flexibility - this role offers genuine work-life balance and an excellent opportunity to add value in a small but busy finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full month-end accounting
• Fixed asset register maintenance & depreciation calculations
• Sales, rebate, and stillages calculations
• NRV testing, QA rejection reviews
• Journal preparation, stock summary, and P&L reporting
• Cost centre & balance sheet analysis
• Maintenance & utility cost reporting
• VAT returns (quarterly)
• Intercompany invoicing & trial balance updates
• Year-end & audit support (Praetura audits)
• Grant claim submissions and invoice gathering
• Foreign currency revaluations (EUR/USD customers, suppliers, and bank accounts)

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of Sage and financial accounting practices
• Practical understanding of import tax, European accounting, and audit support
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team with limited automation
• Reliable and adaptable - able to manage key deadlines with minimal oversight

What's on Offer:

• Flexible part-time hours - approx. 8 days/month, with choice of days
• Small, friendly finance team (reporting into the Financial Controller)
• Opportunity to work on-site in a close-knit, collaborative environment

If you're a capable and experienced Financial Accountant looking to contribute meaningfully without the pressure of a full-time role, we'd love to hear from you.

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