Job Description

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