Job Description
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