Finance Assistant in Sheffield - Sharp Consultancy

Sharp Consultancy are working with a well-established and fast-growing organisation in the hospitality sector, based in Sheffield, who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join their experienced finance team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is either studying AAT or already has relevant experience, to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The business operates in a fast-paced, commercially driven sector and is ideally looking for a candidate with experience in hospitality or construction, although this is not essential.

Reporting into the Finance Director and Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Key Duties:

• Processing and managing purchase orders and supplier invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the month-end process, including accruals, prepayments and journals
• Verifying subcontractor details and assisting with CIS returns (if applicable)
• Providing key data to support cashflow forecasting
• Assisting the Credit Control team with debtor management as required

This is a varied and hands-on finance role that would suit a proactive individual who is eager to grow within a successful, well-supported finance team. Experience with Xero is desirable, and strong Excel skills will be advantageous.

Skills and experience required:

• AAT Level (studying or qualified)
• Experience in a similar finance/accounts role
• Sector experience in hospitality or construction (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Xero (advantageous)
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Confident communicator and team player

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary, study support, 25 days holiday + bank holidays and the opportunity to work in a fast-moving business that values development and internal progression.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

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. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.