42 Finance Manager jobs in West Yorkshire

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business.

This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies.

What will you be doing?

• The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice).
• Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances).
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts under the company's reporting deadlines.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions.
• Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls.
• Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies.
• Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Assist with lease reconciliation and ensure accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinate with relevant departments for changes or renewals.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned

What skills do we need?

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• 8 % employer pension contribution
• On-site parking

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley.

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.

• Deliver timely and accurate management and statutory accounts
• Supervise and support the finance team to ensure strong performance and development
• Drive process improvements and help modernise financial systems
• Provide meaningful analysis to support operational decisions and budget control
• Build strong relationships across the business to improve understanding of financial drivers
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities and offer practical solutions
• Lead engagement with external stakeholders including auditors, HMRC, banks and suppliers
• Support compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong background in management and statutory reporting
• Experience leading and developing finance teams
• Excellent working knowledge of finance systems and spreadsheets
• Sound understanding of financial controls, audit, and compliance
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels

• Comfortable working in a changing environment and driving continuous improvement
• Able to explain financial concepts in simple, operational terms
• Tenacious, organised and solution-focused with a proactive mindset
• Demonstrates high standards, integrity and a commitment to service excellence

• Leadership & Influence - inspiring others, driving accountability
• Efficiency Orientation - seeking smart, scalable solutions
• Results Focus - committed to delivering high-quality outcomes
• Interpersonal Awareness - responsive to team and business needs
• Rational Persuasion - able to shape thinking through logic and data
• Self-Development - keen to continually grow and develop professionally

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a global manufacturer based in Northwest Leeds. With 40+ years of experience working across a diverse range of sectors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Manager to join the finance team, taking responsibility for leading a small finance team and delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis across multiple entities.

What will you be doing?

• Provide leadership and day-to-day support to a small team of transactional finance professionals.
• Oversee key accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Deliver accurate and timely management accounts in line with internal reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, and manufacturing variances.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly variance analysis on the trial balance, ensuring appropriate follow-up and resolution.
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including the creation of internal orders in SAP and adherence to company asset management policies.
• Support both internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate provision of required documentation and analysis.

What skills do we need?

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Substantial experience within management accounting.
• Experience gained with a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced understanding of MS Excel, as well as SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Proven ability to work to deadline.
• Able to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent management and communication skills.

What's on offer?

• Up to 55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 at home.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• On-site parking.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

For more information or to apply, please contact Emma Johnsen.

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 currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business.

This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies.

What will you be doing?

• The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice).
• Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances).
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts under companies reporting deadlines.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions.
• Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls.
• Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies.
• Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Assist with lease reconciliation and ensure accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinate with relevant departments for changes or renewals.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned

What skills do we need?

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• 8 % employer pension contribution
• On-site parking

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley.

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.

Our client is currently looking for a Finance Manager who will work closely with the Finance, Project, and Commercial Management teams to support a portfolio of contracts. The finance manager will provide strong operational control, timely reporting, financial insight, and robust management of accounts receivable and payable.

5 month contract based in Leeds.

Role Purpose:

• Lead the financial management of the designated portfolio of contracts.

• Provide accurate cost information to commercial and project management teams, ensuring strong financial control of costs, cross-charges, and timesheet data.

• Maintain financial controls including cost control, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash management.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to support month-end requirements, including CLR reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Act as the financial lead for client and external audit requirements.
• Drive efficiency and automation in financial and operational processes, championing change and best prac

Key Responsibilities

Reporting and Financial Management

• Lead the month-end close and reporting cycle for the portfolio of contracts.
• Support financial and management reporting via CLR reports and monthly CLR reviews.
• Produce management accounts, reconciliations, and ad-hoc analysis to inform CLR reporting and contract forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sector, Division, and Group Financial Control teams to meet all reporting requirements and resolve queries.

Financial Control and Administration

• Ensure strong cost controls to capture, record, and allocate costs accurately.
• Ensure month-end costs include appropriate accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet and cash reconciliations at period close.
• Adhere to best practice for PO raising, GRNI, invoice matching, and journal reallocations.
• Lead and support responses to client cost audits and internal/external audit processes.

Contract Management Processes

• Support the setup of new delivery projects, supplier arrangements, and client invoicing.
• Review and approve staff expenses and timesheet validation.
• Manage internal recharges, including AMS IT costs for staff.
• Provide financial insight into project costs.

Cash Management

• Lead cash management for projects, including E1 cash reallocations.
• Ensure timely and effective client invoicing and collection of debtor balances, working with the R2R team.
• Ensure external resources are accurately accounted for and supplier invoices are paid promptly, working with the P2P team.
• Contribute to cash forecasting, monitor WIP, and take actions to minimise outstanding balances.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage supporting finance resources.
• Provide development opportunities and support to team members, as appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified accountant, ideally with experience in project finance and consultancy operations.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team player.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Finance Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business.

This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture who put their people first. We looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing of the team as they work through their professional studies.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and support a team of 5 (2 part time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice).
• Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances).
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts under companies reporting deadlines.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions.
• Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls.
• Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies.
• Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Assist with lease reconciliation and ensuring accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinating with relevant departments for changes or renewals.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned

What skills do we need?

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• 8 % employer pension contribution
• On site parking

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley.

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.

• Oversee, review and sign off the monthly MI pack, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow/working capital statements
• Manage 2 direct reports, a Management Accountant and Finance Assistant
• Prepare the Board slides for CFO review, to present the monthly management accounts with commentary
• Fully understand performance figures, conducting deep dives where required to better explain performance
• Prepare and provide trend analysis (with support of the Management Accountant), focusing on weekly unit, sales and margin analysis
• Prepare the initial draft annual budget for the business on a timely basis, for review by the CFO
• To review in detail and amend where required, the rolling cashflow forecast (both 13 week and 6 monthly) initially prepared by the Management Accountant, to ensure that this is accurate; shared on a timely basis with the CFO

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
• Previous experience working in a fast paced environment is essential
• An ability to take on responsibilities outside of a traditional accounting role
• Process improvement and/or systems implementation experience desirable

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious finance professional looking to progress their experience within a FTSE listed construction business with a track record of delivering high profile infrastructure projects.

The role is based in Leeds – 6 Months currently

This is a critical role within the Systems function that involves collecting, processing, validating and presenting accurate financial data. Whilst also providing strategic, financial and operational feedback on the performance of the company to senior management.

The role will be involved in assisting in the set up and development of the System processes, supporting the Senior Finance Manager & providing delivery of day-to-day finance systems activities.

The role includes exposure to senior management of the group and other central finance functions, providing an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your ability for further advancement.

Role Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for the supervision of all daily, weekly and monthly financial systems administration responsibilities related to a suite of Finance Systems, in particular Mercur (Budgeting and Reporting System) and TEFA (Timesheet System)

Provide ongoing management of the data flows, integration processes and governance of the Mercur System. Lead the resolution of support issues and configuration changes.

Support the Senior Finance Manager with the financial systems administration of the company’s ERP System (Oracle), deputising as required

The primary responsibilities of this role are:

Management & development of the Finance Assistant.

Become the support contact for users of Mercur , answering business queries and responding to tickets raised in the IT portal for Mercur.

Become the point of contact for the Support Function users of TEFA and ensure the provision of a timely, accurate and customer-focused service delivery

Define best practices, standardise processes and usage and provide documentation for both the Mercur and TEFA systems

Ensure access to the Mercur System complies with Finance policies and procedures and complete regular audits to confirm.

Coordination of data cleanse and accuracy, monitoring exception reports when launched making sure information held in Mercur can be used to make informed decisions in the business

Carmicheal are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Team based in Leeds for a Tier1 Engineering Company.

The role is for 5 Months and offers remote working with the occasional day working in the office.

Lead the financial management of the designated portfolio of contracts.

Support the commercial and project management teams with accurate cost information, ensuring strong financial control of costs, cross charges and timesheet information

Ensure all financial controls applied with cost control and balance sheet reconciliations completed, and with attention to cash management for the projects

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting supporting month end requirements including CLR reporting and any ad-hoc analysis

Financial lead for any client or external audit requirements

Drive efficiency and automation in financial & operational processes and acting as a champion to deliver change / best practice.    

Reporting and Financial Management

• Lead the month end close and reporting cycle for the portfolio of contracts
li>Support financial and management reporting through CLR reports, producing and attending monthly CLR reviews.
• Produce management accounts and reconciliations and ad-hoc analysis as inputs to the CLR reporting and contract forecasts
• Work closely with Sector, Division and Group Financial Control teams to ensure all reporting requirements and queries are met.

Financial Control and Administration

Ensure strong cost controls in place to capture, record and allocate costs

Ensure that month end costs include relevant accruals and prepayments

Produce balance sheet and cash reconciliations at period close

Ensure best practice followed for raising PO, GRNI and invoice matching processes and journal reallocations.

Lead response and providing supporting information for client cost audits and for internal and external audit processes

Contract Management Processes

Support the business in setting up new delivery projects in a timely manner including E1, supplier arrangements and client invoicing.

Support expenses and timesheet validation, including review and approval for staff expense claims.

Manage the internal recharges including AMS IT costs for staff

Provide financial support, insight of the project costs

Cash

Lead cash management for the projects including E1 cash reallocations

Working with the R2R team ensure effective invoicing to clients and ensure that all debtor balances are collected and remain collectable

Working with the P2P team ensure that all external resources are accounted for ensuring timely payment of supplier invoices

Provide input to cash forecasting processes, monitor & minimise WIP

Team

Lead and manage any supporting finance resource, and as appropriate providing support and development opportunities for the team.

Other

Support other analytical or process development exercises as necessary.

Essential

Qualified accountant ideally including experience withing project finance teams and with consultancy operations

Self-starter and strong attention to detail

Strong excel user

Good interpersonal and communication skills, strong team-worker

Desirable

Knowledge of Oracle E1 accounting system or equivalent