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 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