Job Title: Commercial Accountant
Location: Stocksbridge, Sheffield
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 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: £45,000 – £50,000 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.
Keywords: ACCA, CIMA, Commercial accountant, Finance roles