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Sewell Wallis is pleased to be representing this growing and innovative company based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in their search for a Management Accountant.

This Management Accountant role will have a particular focus on analysis and reporting alongside month end responsibilities, working as part of a tight knit team.

What will you be doing?

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support month end and year end closing activities.
• Provide weekly KPI, job costing analysis and other financial metrics on operational performance.
• Review and assist in ensuring the accuracy of the job costing data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Take the lead in investigating variances in performance vs expectation and explaining these to management.
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations ready for review
• Creation of journals/adjustments necessary for accurate GL reporting
• Oversight of VAT, PAYE and Duty payments and submissions
• Support with stock reporting, counts and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audit, tax and statutory account preparation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

What skills will you need?

• As a Management Accountant, you'll need to be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent QBE
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering sector (desirable)
• Able to work on your own initiative, independently and collaboratively
• Communication skills
• Excel (Vlookups, Pivots)

What's on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Study Support
• Private Medical insurance with 4x life assurance
• Enhanced maternity + paternity leave
• Health and wellbeing programme

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Sewell Wallis is pleased to be representing this growing and innovative company based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in their search for a Management Accountant.

This Management Accountant role reports into an inspiring mentor who ignites passion and drive in employees, making them strive to be the best they can.

The company is unique and innovative in its approach, securing its success, and you'd be working from the 2nd largest site in the business with a wide range of duties and a refreshing amount of accountability with little red tape to your role. With a small team and inspirational mentors, this role is an opportunity to gain exposure to various elements that really strengthen your career.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Produce and present financial reports to senior leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Track performance against budgets and provide insight on deviations.
• Support operational decision-making with financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Analyse and monitor costs, overheads, and margins.
• Inventory control
• Monitor and manage cash flow, including forecasting and planning.
• Ensure robust credit control and debtor management.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax).
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial procedures.
• Supervise and develop a small finance team
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements across finance.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What skills will you need?

• As a Management Accountant, you'll need to be studying towards ACCA/CIMA
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience in manufacturing (desirable)
• Able to work on your own initiative, independently and collaboratively
• Communication skills
• Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivots)

What's on offer?

• This Management Accountant role will be office-based
• Brilliant mentor to work with who has demonstrated the possibilities of growth and development within the company
• Study Support
• Great company culture with a fantastic working environment
• Benefits:
• Bonus Scheme
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Hannah Sharp.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established yet rapidly growing business based in South Leeds. They are looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join their well-established team.

This Accounts Administrator position is a key role, working closely with the Managing Director, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial and administrative processes.

What you'll be doing?

• Processing supplier invoices, purchase orders, and service invoices.
• Handling supplier queries.
• Maintaining and updating supplier price lists.
• Preparing and importing data into SAP, whilst improving the quality and accuracy and reporting.
• Processing purchase credits against stock and supplier invoices.
• Administering IT accounts, including setting up new system users and hardware.

What we're looking for?

• Previous experience with SAP accounts functions (invoices, POs, stock orders)
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, formatting, importing/exporting data)
• Excellent communication skills - confident when liaising with suppliers

Whats on offer?

• 26,000
• Long-term progression and development.
• Early finish on a Friday (15:30).
• Free parking.
• Opportunity to play a vital role in the smooth running and growth of the business

Apply for this tole below, or for more information, contact Emma.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

• Prepare and maintain management accounts, including monthly reporting and variance analysis

• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, providing insight to senior management

• Support cost control initiatives and efficiency improvements across the business

• Assist with financial planning and strategy, including reporting to support business decisions

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures

• Liaise with external accountants and auditors as required

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

• Proven experience in a management accounting role , ideally within manufacturing or engineering

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge

• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize tasks

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Competitive salary of 25,000 per year

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration

• Exposure to a variety of financial processes across a manufacturing business

How to Apply:
If you have the experience and ambition to thrive in a management accounting role within a growing manufacturing environment, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Role: Interim Management Accountant

Location: South Yorkshire - Hybrid

Type: Temp - 6 months - Education Sector

Hours: Full Time

Salary: 275-350 per day

Sellick Partnership are seeking an Interim Management Accountant for a Multi-Academy Trust in South Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Management Accountant who is willing to support our client's purposeful movement that brings about positive, sustainable change in people's lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide commercial and financial insight to support strategic and operational objectives.

• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  
• Deliver financial analysis, modelling, and business cases to support quick, informed decision-making.
  
• Partner with senior leaders to influence, challenge, and resolve financial and operational issues.
  
• Oversee and improve month-end, management accounts, and performance reporting processes.
  
• Identify and drive process improvements, cost efficiencies, and margin enhancement initiatives.
  
• Manage and coach finance staff (Analysts/Associates), ensuring capability and performance are maintained during transition periods.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements
  

Key skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
  
• Extensive interim finance management experience.
  
• Strong track record in the education sector.
  
• Proven business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Commercially focused with ability to deliver quick results.
  
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  
• Experienced in process improvement, controls, and team leadership.
  

Please apply if you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected company based in Sheffield, to recruit aFinance Assitant on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities for the Finance Assistant role:

• Processing invoices
• Processing purchase orders
• Bank reconciliations
• Managing payments
• Managing the accounts inbox and responding to emails
• Tracking payments
• Producing financial reports
• Purchase and Sales ledger

Candidate Requirements for the Finance Assistant role:

• Previous experience working within Finance/Accounts
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Ability to communicate with different levels of organisation both internally and externally
• Experience using Microsoft Office using Excel

This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

What will you be doing?

• As a Credit Controller, you will be in charge of day to day management of the assigned ledger and adhere to working processes
• Understanding how KPIs are set and how best to achieve them
• Building relationships with partners and fee earners to ensure the collection policy is adhered to and escalate any problems clients, fee earners or debts to the management team
• To be able to correctly identify clients that default on payment terms and to liaise with the lawyers/partners on the most appropriate course of action to take as a Credit Controller, taking into account the profile of the client
• Maintaining detailed and accurate notes regarding debtors, along with categorisation of the debt profile, on the firms internal system and ensuring the Supervisor is equipped with the relevant data on the Credit Controller's assigned ledger
• Have a good understanding of the client and the nature of their business
• Holding regular meetings and calls with Practice Group Heads and Partners and holding them accountable to agreed actions

What skills are we looking for?

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and produce quality work within tight deadlines and when working within different global time zones
• Strong communicator together with effective negotiation skills both with clients and the lawyers/partners
• Be able to prioritise workload around business needs

What's on offer?

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

To apply please see below or contact Hashim Sajjad.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Preparing and posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconciling balance sheets and assisting with month-end close
• Providing financial analysis to support business decisions
• Assisting with cashflow reporting and project costing
• Contributing to ad-hoc projects within finance and operations

• Part-qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, with active studies ongoing
• Previous experience in a finance role, either in industry or practice
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
• A clear desire to progress within management accounting, ideally in an SME environment

• Study support towards their professional qualification (ACCA, or CIMA)
• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• The chance to work closely with senior management in a growing SME
• A supportive team environment designed to nurture career development

Role: Interim Finance Manager

Location: Barnsley - Hybrid

Type: Temp - 6 months

Hours: Full Time

Salary: 275-350 per day

Sellick Partnership are seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a Housing Association in South-Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Finance Manager who is willing to support our client's purposeful movement that brings about positive sustainable change in people's lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide commercial and financial insight to support strategic and operational objectives.

• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  
• Deliver financial analysis, modelling, and business cases to support quick, informed decision-making.
  
• Partner with senior leaders to influence, challenge, and resolve financial and operational issues.
  
• Oversee and improve month-end, management accounts, and performance reporting processes.
  
• Identify and drive process improvements, cost efficiencies, and margin enhancement initiatives.
  
• Manage and coach finance staff (Analysts/Associates), ensuring capability and performance are maintained during transition periods.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements
  

Key skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
  
• Extensive interim finance management experience.
  
• Strong track record in the housing association / social housing sector.
  
• Proven business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Commercially focused with ability to deliver quick results.
  
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  
• Experienced in process improvement, controls, and team leadership.
  

Please apply if you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.