Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Office-based: Wales Bar, South Yorkshire, S26.
Preformed Windings Ltd is a people-centric SME manufacturer of high voltage diamond coils for motors and generators, supplying hydro, nuclear and renewables sectors worldwide. Innovation, quality, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive work environment, fostering professional growth and personal development. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic team.
Main Duties of the Role include -
· Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal preparation, accruals, and prepayments
· Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and contribution margin analysis
· Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies
· Process and reconcile credit card transactions, ensuring proper coding and documentation
· Support with multi-currency bank transactions, including reconciliation and foreign exchange revaluations
· Co-manage the internal finance inbox, ensuring timely responses to internal and external queries
· Monitor and actively manage aged debtors, supporting the credit control process
· Assist with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required by the Financial Controller
· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
Objectives & Measurement
* Timely and accurate month-end submissions
* Clean and reconciled balance sheet accounts with no aged unidentified items
* Budget and forecast submissions that meet required deadlines
* Effective and professional communication across departments
* Reduction in debtor days and improved cash flow tracking
* Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders
Key working relationships
· Financial Controller
· Finance Team Members
· Internal Department Heads
· External Auditors
· Bank Representatives
· Suppliers and Customers (as required for account reconciliation)
Required Experience & Education
Education & Training
* AAT trained or qualified by experience
* Continued professional development supported and encouraged
Computer Literacy
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, etc.)
* Experience using Sage 200 or equivalent accounting systems
Skills & Experience
Essential -
* Previous experience from a similar accounting role
* Working knowledge of financial systems
Desirable –
· Experience of processing payroll (Sage50)
· Experience of Invoice Discounting Systems
· Experience of VAT preparation and submission
· Experience of P11Ds
Required Interpersonal & Behavioural Skills AND Competencies
We always show RESPECT
We always seek IMPROVEMENT
We always take OWNERSHIP
We succeed through TEAMWORK
What We Offer:
* A supportive, inclusive, and people-focused work environment.
* Flexible working options.
* The chance to be part of a growing and innovative company.
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
Matched pension contributions 5% from Day 1
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
Company-paid Westfield Healthcare Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing support inc. 24hr GP helpline & retail discounts)
Death in Service 4x salary
Free Fruit Mondays
Employee Sponsorship budget
Twice yearly social events
No recruitment agencies, thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Sheffield (preferred)
Work Location: In person