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 modelsMaintaining and updating accounting policies to ensure alignment with current IFRS requirementsStrengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes and driving continuous improvement across the finance functionCoordinating with external auditorsCompleting balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing journals and contributing to month‑end closeAssisting with external audit coordination, statutory compliance and supporting tax‑related submissionsPreparing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing journal entries, and supporting month‑end close activitiesAssisting with consolidation processes and ensuring accurate intercompany reportingSupporting ad‑hoc technical accounting queries and providing guidance to wider finance teamsWhat you will need to succeedStrong grounding in technical accounting with solid knowledge of international reporting standardsFully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)Highly proficient in technical accounting with confident, up‑to‑date IFRS capability Proven experience in preparing consolidated accountsConfident working with complex financial data and able to interpret technical guidanceComfortable collaborating across teams and influencing stakeholders to improve ways of workingWhat 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 teamCompany pension schemeOn‑site parkingHybrid working options What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4718692