Job Description:

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Full-Time, Office Based
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking for the next step in your career?

Shillito Group is exclusively partnering with a fast paced, growing manufacturing business operating in the Oil & Gas Industry. We are recruiting for an ambitious and driven Finance Assistant to work directly alongside the Finance Manager to support on day-to-day task as well as being trained to take on the role of Finance Manager in the next five years.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has already completed or is studying towards AAT qualifications and wants to build a career in management accounting and commercial finance, with future progression towards Finance Manager level and professional qualifications such as CIMA.

Working closely with an experienced Finance Manager, you'll gain broad exposure across management reporting, costing, compliance, audit support, inventory analysis and month-end finance activities within a fast-paced operational environment.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting monthly management accounts and month-end close processes
• Assisting with the preparation of management information and financial reporting packs
• Carrying out variance analysis and investigating trends across P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Supporting quarterly and annual audit preparation, including schedules and reconciliations
• Assisting with statutory and non-statutory compliance activities
• Helping maintain accurate costing data and supporting periodic cost reviews
• Monitoring inventory movements, stock discrepancies and ageing stock analysis
• Supporting quarterly stock counts and inventory reporting processes
• Maintaining fixed asset records, asset transfers and depreciation schedules
• Assisting with reconciliations and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and helping futureproof finance procedures
• Working collaboratively with operational and finance teams to support business decision-making

What we're looking for

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards completion
• Previous experience within a finance, accounts or assistant management accounting role
• Strong Excel skills with good analytical ability
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ambition to continue developing professionally towards CIMA and future finance leadership roles
• Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively
• Experience with Sage 200 would be advantageous

Why apply?

• Clear long-term progression opportunities
• Exposure to a broad and commercially focused finance role
• Supportive environment for continued professional study
• Opportunity to develop towards management accounting and future finance leadership roles
• Join a growing business where your contribution will genuinely make an impact

Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.