Finance Assistant - #1774856

Who We Are

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Finance Assistant. This role will primarily involve supporting the finance function in accounts payable activities with some accounts receivable, purchase ledger and sales ledger duties. 

Role Responsibilities

• Processing invoices.

• Handling internal and external queries.

• Supplier reconciliations.

• Assisting with sales ledger duties.

• Supporting the AP / AR Manager and the wider finance team where required.

About You

The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.

• Accounts payable experience.

• Experienced of invoice processing.

• Knowledge of GRNI reconciliation is an advantage.

• Excellent Excel skills.

• Able to prioritise and manage heavy workloads.

• Confident communicator.

• Have the ability to identify improvement opportunities to existing processes.

Days/Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexible start and finish times between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

• We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.

• Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.

• Competitive Salary

• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).

• Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Pension scheme.

• Life Assurance Scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.

• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

• Long service award scheme.

• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.

• A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.  

For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email ***********@sfel.com . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!