Finance Assistant Jobs in UK | Sheffield Forgemasters

About Sheffield Forgemasters

Sheffield Forgemasters is a leading steel production and engineering company with a long history of innovation in the steel industry. The company designs, manufactures and delivers high-quality steel forgings and castings for critical industries, including defence, energy and infrastructure.

Acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021, Sheffield Forgemasters is undertaking a £1.3 billion investment programme to modernise its facilities and equipment. The organisation is committed to quality, innovation, safety, teamwork and supporting the development of its employees.

Role Overview

As a Finance Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract) with Sheffield Forgemasters, the successful candidate will support the Finance team with day-to-day financial operations, ensuring supplier and customer transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

The role focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, account reconciliations and credit control. The Finance Assistant will work closely with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve queries, maintain accurate financial records and support effective financial controls.

This opportunity is ideal for an organised finance professional with experience in purchase and sales ledgers who can manage high volumes of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities as Finance Assistant

• Process high volumes of purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match receipts to invoices and prepare payments.
• Process non-receipted invoices and investigate related queries.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Review supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support credit control activities, including following up on overdue customer payments.
• Assist with month-end financial processes and payment runs.
• Maintain accurate financial records and follow established procedures.
• Support the Transactional Finance Supervisor with additional finance activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Payroll Manager when required.
• Contribute to process improvements and ongoing finance systems implementation projects.
• Help maintain strong financial controls and support the effective operation of the Finance department.

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Working days: Monday to Friday.
• Flexible start times: Between 6:15 am and 9:30 am.
• Flexible finish times: Between 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm.
• Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom.
• Closing date: 20 October 2026.
• Salary: Not specified in the advertised vacancy.

Start Your Career With Sheffield Forgemasters

Sheffield Forgemasters offers finance professionals the opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a major engineering organisation. The Finance Assistant will play an important role in maintaining accurate records, supporting financial controls and ensuring that supplier and customer transactions are handled efficiently.

The company promotes teamwork, trust, respect, quality and innovation while supporting an inclusive workplace. Applicants should be aware that successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the relevant security requirements, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

Apply Now

Apply now for the Finance Assistant (FTC) position with Sheffield Forgemasters and contribute to the smooth running of the Finance department through accurate financial processing, account management and effective teamwork.