Accounts Assistant

Sharp Consultancy

Job title:

Accounts Assistant

Company

Sharp Consultancy

Job description

Sharp Consultancy’s Salary Survey 2025/26: Resetting the Landscape: Strategic Shifts in Finance Recruitment​It would be remiss not to start by addressing the elephant in the room – 2024 was a challenging year.While there were many reasons for this and numerous industries were affected, recruitment likely bore the brunt of it, particularly in the 6 months post-election(s).Whilst key roles and critical hires remained unaffected, certain head counts and processes were scrutinised and investment paused with internal restructures and automation utilised to reduce costs, in some instances, at the expense of employees. We subsequently saw an increase in candidate activity, with the talent pool strengthening. As those pressures eased in Quarter 4, recruitment processes saw improvement and green shoots have emerged. Optimism is on the rise in key hiring processes, albeit with a caveat. The cloud of additional cost increases in April, which is still dissipating. The senior finance and C-Suite market remains relatively unaffected, both regarding opportunities and candidates, it is the levels below that we have seen more change. In the evolving landscape of working dynamics, the volume of hybrid working is gradually waning despite sustained interest from candidates, presenting fewer job opportunities. While the blend of office and remote work remains desirable, it is no longer the predominant factor, indicating a notable shift in priorities for clients and candidates’ acceptance alike. Conversations with candidates underscore a growing desire around the importance of having a supportive mentor or manager and many professionals are increasingly open to a full-time return to the office if it guarantees enhanced guidance and avenues for professional advancement. “The salaries throughout transactional finance have stabilised across the region.”Throughout the professional practice market, some similar trends have been observed but there have been noticeable differences in the past year. Salaries across the range of candidates in professional practice, from AAT to fully Qualified (ACA/ACCA) individuals are still rising and those firm’s able to offer competitive salaries alongside stronger training contracts are beating out the competition in a candidate market with a growing focus on study support packages and career advancement opportunities for Part-Qualified candidates, indicating an increase in demand from employers and the volume of available job seekers. The salaries throughout transactional finance have stabilised across the region, in what feels like the longest period of stability seen since Q4 2020 and we expect transactional finance salaries to remain stable throughout 2025/26, with anticipated salary increments to be moderate compared to the significant increases observed throughout the last 2 years. AI & Systems (process automation) continues to impact accountancy and finance, in particular, across larger functions but this has increased the need for wider interim support to assist with the transition and implementation especially with large, automated processes. Whilst 2025-26 will not be the same marketplace for recruitment as seen in previous years, there is certainly a growing level of optimism and whilst a more settled market may be seen as a negative in some areas, for those that have weathered the peaks and troughs over a longer period of time, it will feel very normal and a strong setting for both employees and employers to take advantage and thrive, with an increasing emphasis on growth and development.Download the full Salary Survey here!×Job details Posted 05 June 2025 Salary £25,000 – £28,000 LocationRotherham Job type Discipline ReferenceDCR41127ConsultantConsultantAccounts AssistantJob descriptionSharp Consultancy are proud to be working with a dynamic and expanding business based in Rotherham.Following an impressive period of growth over the last year and with more development on the horizon, this business continues to expand, leading to the enhancement of its finance team. As part of their continued development, they are now looking to recruit a dedicated and detail-focused accounts professional to strengthen their finance function.As part of their next stage of development, they are seeking an experienced and reliable Accounts Assistant to take ownership of varying financial functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and wants to be part of a supportive and ambitious team.As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance team across a variety of key functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end support. You will play an integral part in maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to the smooth operation of the finance department during this exciting phase of growth.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid transactional finance experience who is looking to take on varied responsibility and progress within a successful, acquisition-driven business.Key Responsibilities:Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.Performing supplier statement reconciliations and handling queries.Chasing outstanding customer payments.Managing bank reconciliations and assisting with cash flow monitoring.Supporting the integration of finance processes from newly acquired businesses.Maintaining up-to-date records on accounting systems.Providing general administrative support to the finance team during busy periods.What We’re Looking For:Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role.Strong understanding of transactional finance.Confident with Microsoft Excel (e.g., lookups, basic formulas) and Sage – advantageous not essential.Highly organised with strong attention to detail.Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.A willingness to learn.What’s on Offer:A permanent role within a rapidly growing and ambitious business.Flexible working hours and a supportive, inclusive team culture.The chance to work alongside experienced finance professionals and learn from acquisition projects.Involvement in a variety of finance functions-not limited to one area.Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Expected salary

£25000 – 28000 per year

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:29:14 GMT

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