Financial Accounting Lead

4718692
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Rotherham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Up to £45,000

Financial Accounting Lead | Rotherham | Permanent Opportunity

Your new company

We’re partnering with a rapidly expanding manufacturing business based in Rotherham, who are looking to appoint a Financial Accounting Lead to support their continued growth and strengthen their finance function.

Your new role

  • Preparing statutory and annual financial statements
  • Supporting technical reviews of financial instruments, including assessments under IFRS and analysis of credit‑risk and provisioning models
  • Maintaining and updating accounting policies to ensure alignment with current IFRS requirements
  • Strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes and driving continuous improvement across the finance function
  • Coordinating with external auditors
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing journals and contributing to month‑end close
  • Assisting with external audit coordination, statutory compliance and supporting tax‑related submissions
  • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing journal entries, and supporting month‑end close activities
  • Assisting with consolidation processes and ensuring accurate intercompany reporting
  • Supporting ad‑hoc technical accounting queries and providing guidance to wider finance teams
What you will need to succeed
  • Strong grounding in technical accounting with solid knowledge of international reporting standards
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
  • Highly proficient in technical accounting with confident, up‑to‑date IFRS capability
  • Proven experience in preparing consolidated accounts
  • Confident working with complex financial data and able to interpret technical guidance
  • Comfortable collaborating across teams and influencing stakeholders to improve ways of working

What you'll get in return

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, with the potential for a higher package for an exceptional or highly experienced candidate. You’ll also receive 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, along with a range of additional benefits including:
  • Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing finance team
  • Company pension scheme
  • On‑site parking
  • Hybrid working options

What you need to do now

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