Job Description

Job details

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Date posted

28/10/2025

Application closing date

Location

Skinningrove

Salary

Package

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full time



Band E_Assistant_Accountant_JD - Northern Mills.docx

Job description

Location -

Skinningrove, TS13 4ET

Pattern of Work -

36.5 hours, Monday - Friday

What you need to know about the role

You will be providing accounting and financial support, notably the production of regular standardised financial reports and other analysis to facilitate reviews of business performance and support other key business decisions.

You will work closely with the rest of the finance team to ensure consistent best practice is developed and maintained across the function.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Northern Mills Accountant with day to day activities Complete Weekly and Monthly Production Evaluation Performance Models to the required deadline. Analyse Mill performance and cost drivers utilising variance analysis (e.g. energy, labour, yield). Business Partner and collaborate with operations teams improve performance and efficiencies. Monitor and evaluate WIP and finished goods inventory, ensuring correct valuation recording Perform monthly stock reconciliations for Steel Inventory to validate balances and resolve any discrepancies. Attend weekly / monthly finance meetings with the operations teams to provide financial insight to help drive decision making Monitor and control Distribution stock value in SAP Produce monthly Balance sheet reconciliations Assist with Financial audit as and when required Develop an understanding of the businesses product costs Carry out/manage any other projects or tasks as requested by the FD or Plant Manager from time to time

What we need to know about you

Essential Criteria:

The ideal candidate will be a strong part-qualified accountant with demonstrable experience in financial reporting and month-end preparation. They will be proficient in preparing balance sheet reconciliations and have hands-on experience using financial systems from an end-user perspective. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Strong Microsoft Office skills are required, particularly in Excel. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working in a dynamic and changeable environment. We are looking for someone who is approachable, has a positive attitude, and works well as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria:

A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred. Ideally, the candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA). Experience in budget preparation and financial planning activities is desirable. Familiarity with SAP or similar financial systems would be advantageous. A good understanding of best practice finance processes is beneficial.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.




Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:
Defined contribution company pension scheme 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays Life Assurance A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health Employee Assistance Programme Standby and call-out payments Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long products around the world.


We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance - making the products our customers want now and in the future.

British Steel has a bright future and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.



For more information about us and our journey please visit - www.britishsteel.co.uk.

How to apply

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We may close this vacancy sooner than planned if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to submit it as soon as possible.