Commercial Accountant

Job Title: Commercial Accountant
Location: Stocksbridge, Sheffield
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP45,000 GBP50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:00pm

About the Company
Our client is a leading specialist in the steel industry, operating across South Yorkshire. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, they offer exciting career opportunities with room for professional growth and development.

We are currently supporting them in the recruitment of a driven and experienced Commercial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team based at their Sheffield site.

About the role
This is a key finance role focused on commercial decision-making, financial controls, and optimising the commercial result of the business. You will support cross-functional teams and ensure strong governance across customer debtor accounts, costing models, and cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Debtors Management: Monitor and reconcile trade debtor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and manage provisions for doubtful debts.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Lead weekly cash receipts forecasting and present insights to Finance leadership.
• Surcharge Process Ownership: Manage monthly energy and raw material surcharge calculations with variance analysis.
• Product Costing Analysis: Conduct accurate costings and ROI assessments for single and multi-year opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with commercial, technical, and operations teams to maintain costing data integrity.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and post turnover-related entries and reconcile commercial balance sheet accounts.
• Tolling & Intercompany Transfers: Manage tolling fees and intra-company transactions to ensure timely financial processing.
• Statutory Accounting Adjustments: Handle year-end accounting adjustments for audit and compliance.
• Business Improvements: Participate in improvement initiatives to align finance with broader strategic goals.
• Controls & Compliance: Ensure adherence to robust financial controls and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support Leadership: Support the Commercial Finance Manager and deputise as needed.

About You

We re looking for a commercially minded and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria:

• Qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or Finalist nearing completion
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in manufacturing or engineering industries
• Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP systems
• Proactive approach with the ability to challenge and improve existing processes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships across teams
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills

What s in It for You?

• Competitive salary: GBP45,000 GBP50,000 per annum
• Generous holiday allowance: 35 days per year
• Up to 16% combined pension contribution
• Life assurance & income protection
• Access to free on-site parking
• Training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

How to Apply If you're a commercially focused accountant ready to make a real impact in a highly respected manufacturing environment, we d love to hear from you.
Contact Verus Recruitment Partners for more information or to apply:
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Verus Recruitment Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.