Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a Sales Ledger Administrator to join the finance team of an established and growing business based in Penistone, South Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, varied and hands-on environment. The role will primarily focus on sales ledger administration, invoicing and credit control for a dedicated portfolio of repeat customers, alongside providing occasional holiday and absence cover for the weighbridge function. The position is initially offered on a 12-month temporary contract, with a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right person. What will you be doing? Managing the day-to-day administration of your own portfolio of repeat customers. Checking daily driver paperwork, round sheets and movement tickets against cash collected, ensuring all information is complete and accurate. Investigating discrepancies and missing information, liaising with drivers and operational colleagues to resolve queries. Preparing and raising weekly and monthly sales invoices. Monitoring cash collections and allocating customer receipts to the correct accounts. Supporting credit control activities, including issuing statements and investigating outstanding balances. Responding to customer account queries and providing copies of invoices and supporting documentation where required. Maintaining accurate customer account records and ensuring transactions are processed promptly. Providing holiday and absence cover for the weighbridge operation, typically around four weeks per year, with additional cover when required. Registering incoming and outgoing vehicles, processing driver paperwork and accurately entering information into the weighbridge system. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable, credit control, invoicing or a similar transactional finance administration role. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify missing or inconsistent information. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage recurring daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Comfortable working with paperwork, cash records and computer-based systems. Good Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous. Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise with drivers, colleagues and occasionally customers. A proactive approach to investigating queries and resolving issues. The ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy environment. A flexible approach and willingness to provide support across different areas of the business. Formal finance qualifications are not required; practical experience, accuracy and the right attitude are more important. What's on offer? Salary of £28,000 £30,000 per annum. Initial 12-month temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent. Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am 5:00pm. Paid half-hour lunch break. Company pension scheme. Access to an employee discounts app. Free on-site parking. Full training and ongoing support from an experienced finance team. A varied role offering exposure to both finance administration and weighbridge operations. The opportunity to join an established and growing business with long-term career potential. Please note: Due to the rural location of the site and limited public transport links, you must hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. This is a fully office-based position, Monday to Friday. For more information, contact Inci or apply below. 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. 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.
Nov 10, 2026
Seasonal
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a Sales Ledger Administrator to join the finance team of an established and growing business based in Penistone, South Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, varied and hands-on environment. The role will primarily focus on sales ledger administration, invoicing and credit control for a dedicated portfolio of repeat customers, alongside providing occasional holiday and absence cover for the weighbridge function. The position is initially offered on a 12-month temporary contract, with a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right person. What will you be doing? Managing the day-to-day administration of your own portfolio of repeat customers. Checking daily driver paperwork, round sheets and movement tickets against cash collected, ensuring all information is complete and accurate. Investigating discrepancies and missing information, liaising with drivers and operational colleagues to resolve queries. Preparing and raising weekly and monthly sales invoices. Monitoring cash collections and allocating customer receipts to the correct accounts. Supporting credit control activities, including issuing statements and investigating outstanding balances. Responding to customer account queries and providing copies of invoices and supporting documentation where required. Maintaining accurate customer account records and ensuring transactions are processed promptly. Providing holiday and absence cover for the weighbridge operation, typically around four weeks per year, with additional cover when required. Registering incoming and outgoing vehicles, processing driver paperwork and accurately entering information into the weighbridge system. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable, credit control, invoicing or a similar transactional finance administration role. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify missing or inconsistent information. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage recurring daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Comfortable working with paperwork, cash records and computer-based systems. Good Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous. Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise with drivers, colleagues and occasionally customers. A proactive approach to investigating queries and resolving issues. The ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy environment. A flexible approach and willingness to provide support across different areas of the business. Formal finance qualifications are not required; practical experience, accuracy and the right attitude are more important. What's on offer? Salary of £28,000 £30,000 per annum. Initial 12-month temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent. Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am 5:00pm. Paid half-hour lunch break. Company pension scheme. Access to an employee discounts app. Free on-site parking. Full training and ongoing support from an experienced finance team. A varied role offering exposure to both finance administration and weighbridge operations. The opportunity to join an established and growing business with long-term career potential. Please note: Due to the rural location of the site and limited public transport links, you must hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. This is a fully office-based position, Monday to Friday. For more information, contact Inci or apply below. 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. 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 delighted to be working with a well-respected Doncaster based business in their search for a Payroll & Pensions Administrator to join their Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a growing organisation and play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate and efficient payroll and pension processes. Alongside the day-to-day payroll responsibilities, this role will have a particular focus on investigating and resolving historic pension administration issues. You'll be working closely with Finance, HR, operational managers and external pension providers to investigate discrepancies, complete reconciliations, improve data quality and strengthen existing controls. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity that would suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, investigating discrepancies and seeing issues through to resolution. Reporting to the Payroll & Pensions Manager, you'll support the accurate and timely administration of payroll and pensions across the organisation, whilst contributing to ongoing improvements across payroll systems, processes and controls. What will you be doing? Processing starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee amendments, ensuring all information is accurate and processed within deadlines. Supporting monthly payroll preparation, validation and reconciliation activities. Processing payroll variations, including overtime, enhancements, sickness and statutory payments. Acting as a key point of contact for employee and manager payroll queries, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. Administering workplace pension processes, including monthly contribution submissions and auto-enrolment activities. Liaising with pension providers to investigate employee queries and contribution discrepancies. Reviewing historic payroll and pension records to identify missing, duplicate or incorrect contributions. Reconciling payroll information against pension provider records and investigating the root cause of any discrepancies. Working with Finance and external providers to resolve historic pension issues and correct records where required. Supporting responses to pension provider, auditor and regulatory enquiries. Maintaining clear audit trails, evidence and an issues log to ensure remediation actions are tracked through to completion. Maintaining accurate information across payroll and workforce systems, including ADP iHCM. Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and data quality. Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC and pension legislation. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in a payroll administration role. Experience working with payroll systems within a medium or large organisation. A good understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments. Experience investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving queries. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Experience handling confidential employee information. What's on offer? 6-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working arrangements. Full-time hours 8.30-4.30 Monday - Friday Company pension scheme. Employee assistance programme. Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Jemima. 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. 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.
Nov 09, 2026
Contractor
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a well-respected Doncaster based business in their search for a Payroll & Pensions Administrator to join their Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a growing organisation and play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate and efficient payroll and pension processes. Alongside the day-to-day payroll responsibilities, this role will have a particular focus on investigating and resolving historic pension administration issues. You'll be working closely with Finance, HR, operational managers and external pension providers to investigate discrepancies, complete reconciliations, improve data quality and strengthen existing controls. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity that would suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, investigating discrepancies and seeing issues through to resolution. Reporting to the Payroll & Pensions Manager, you'll support the accurate and timely administration of payroll and pensions across the organisation, whilst contributing to ongoing improvements across payroll systems, processes and controls. What will you be doing? Processing starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee amendments, ensuring all information is accurate and processed within deadlines. Supporting monthly payroll preparation, validation and reconciliation activities. Processing payroll variations, including overtime, enhancements, sickness and statutory payments. Acting as a key point of contact for employee and manager payroll queries, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. Administering workplace pension processes, including monthly contribution submissions and auto-enrolment activities. Liaising with pension providers to investigate employee queries and contribution discrepancies. Reviewing historic payroll and pension records to identify missing, duplicate or incorrect contributions. Reconciling payroll information against pension provider records and investigating the root cause of any discrepancies. Working with Finance and external providers to resolve historic pension issues and correct records where required. Supporting responses to pension provider, auditor and regulatory enquiries. Maintaining clear audit trails, evidence and an issues log to ensure remediation actions are tracked through to completion. Maintaining accurate information across payroll and workforce systems, including ADP iHCM. Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and data quality. Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC and pension legislation. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in a payroll administration role. Experience working with payroll systems within a medium or large organisation. A good understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments. Experience investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving queries. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Experience handling confidential employee information. What's on offer? 6-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working arrangements. Full-time hours 8.30-4.30 Monday - Friday Company pension scheme. Employee assistance programme. Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Jemima. 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. 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 are working with a well established business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which has an opportunity for a Deputy Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 4 month Fixed Term Contract. This role will involve a variety of work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and cashflow as well as involvement in some ad hoc project work. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar position and be available to commence a role on short notice. What will you be doing? You will support the Finance Operations Manager in ensuring accurate, efficient and timely processing of all financial transactions. Oversee accounts payable and receivable, review bank reconciliations, complete month-end tasks, manage weekly payment runs, and ensure new vendor and customer accounts comply with SSC processes. You will also drive process improvements within the transactional processing team, implementing policies, KPIs, and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. Train and support internal teams in finance systems and procedures; manage finance system upgrades and enhancements. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience working in a senior role within transactional finance Experience in financial procedures and best practices Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders The ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal supervision What's on offer? Hybrid working - 2 days in the office. Flexible working hours. 25 days annual leave and bank holidays. Send us your CV below or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. 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. 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.
Nov 09, 2026
Contractor
Sewell Wallis are working with a well established business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which has an opportunity for a Deputy Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 4 month Fixed Term Contract. This role will involve a variety of work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and cashflow as well as involvement in some ad hoc project work. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar position and be available to commence a role on short notice. What will you be doing? You will support the Finance Operations Manager in ensuring accurate, efficient and timely processing of all financial transactions. Oversee accounts payable and receivable, review bank reconciliations, complete month-end tasks, manage weekly payment runs, and ensure new vendor and customer accounts comply with SSC processes. You will also drive process improvements within the transactional processing team, implementing policies, KPIs, and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. Train and support internal teams in finance systems and procedures; manage finance system upgrades and enhancements. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience working in a senior role within transactional finance Experience in financial procedures and best practices Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders The ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal supervision What's on offer? Hybrid working - 2 days in the office. Flexible working hours. 25 days annual leave and bank holidays. Send us your CV below or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. 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. 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 recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established West Yorkshire manufacturing business based in Huddersfield on an ongoing temporary basis, with a view to potentially going permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance experience gained from a similar role who is looking to develop their skills and gain further exposure within a busy finance team. The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented and eager to contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function. What you'll be doing? Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system. Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating incoming payments. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries. Supporting the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Assisting with month-end procedures and the preparation of financial reports. Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring finance systems are kept up to date. Providing general support to the wider finance team as required. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role. A good understanding of basic accounting principles. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience using accounting software. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. What's on offer? A competitive salary of 27,000 An Immediate start The opportunity to go permanent after the initial temporary contract The opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team. A varied role offering exposure to a range of accounting duties. If you're an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below or contact Jemima today to find out more! 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. 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.
Nov 08, 2026
Seasonal
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established West Yorkshire manufacturing business based in Huddersfield on an ongoing temporary basis, with a view to potentially going permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance experience gained from a similar role who is looking to develop their skills and gain further exposure within a busy finance team. The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented and eager to contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function. What you'll be doing? Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system. Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating incoming payments. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries. Supporting the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Assisting with month-end procedures and the preparation of financial reports. Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring finance systems are kept up to date. Providing general support to the wider finance team as required. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role. A good understanding of basic accounting principles. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience using accounting software. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. What's on offer? A competitive salary of 27,000 An Immediate start The opportunity to go permanent after the initial temporary contract The opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team. A varied role offering exposure to a range of accounting duties. If you're an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below or contact Jemima today to find out more! 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. 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 manufacturing business in Barnsley to recruit an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner on a 6-month contract. This is a high-profile interim role where you ll work closely with operational and senior leadership teams and have a real influence on commercial decisions across the business. You ll be the link between finance and operations. You ll take ownership of standard costing and product profitability, and turn the numbers into insight that drives performance. You ll also lead and develop a small finance team, so this role suits a confident, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being visible on the shop floor as much as in the boardroom. The role is offered on a hybrid basis. It s a great opportunity for an interim finance professional who wants to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What will you be doing? Own and maintain the standard costing framework, including annual cost roll updates and variance analysis. Analyse and report on material, labour and overhead variances, and explain the drivers to operational leaders Build relationships with key stakeholders across operations, procurement, sales and the senior leadership team Build and maintain financial models in Excel to support pricing, product profitability, investment appraisals and scenario planning. Lead, coach and develop a small team of finance professionals Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end, and provide clear commentary on performance Challenge and support budget holders to drive cost control and continuous improvement Present financial insight in a clear way to non-finance audiences What skills are we looking for? Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience Strong hands-on experience of standard costing in a manufacturing environment Advanced Excel skills, with proven experience building robust financial models Excellent stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to influence and challenge at all levels Experience managing and developing a finance team A commercial, proactive approach and the ability to hit the ground running Availability to start immediately or on very short notice What s on offer? 6-month contract Salary of c £65,000 Hybrid working Generous holiday entitlement The chance to make a visible impact in a key business partnering role within a respected Barnsley manufacturer Apply 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. 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.
Nov 08, 2026
Contractor
Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established manufacturing business in Barnsley to recruit an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner on a 6-month contract. This is a high-profile interim role where you ll work closely with operational and senior leadership teams and have a real influence on commercial decisions across the business. You ll be the link between finance and operations. You ll take ownership of standard costing and product profitability, and turn the numbers into insight that drives performance. You ll also lead and develop a small finance team, so this role suits a confident, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being visible on the shop floor as much as in the boardroom. The role is offered on a hybrid basis. It s a great opportunity for an interim finance professional who wants to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What will you be doing? Own and maintain the standard costing framework, including annual cost roll updates and variance analysis. Analyse and report on material, labour and overhead variances, and explain the drivers to operational leaders Build relationships with key stakeholders across operations, procurement, sales and the senior leadership team Build and maintain financial models in Excel to support pricing, product profitability, investment appraisals and scenario planning. Lead, coach and develop a small team of finance professionals Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end, and provide clear commentary on performance Challenge and support budget holders to drive cost control and continuous improvement Present financial insight in a clear way to non-finance audiences What skills are we looking for? Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience Strong hands-on experience of standard costing in a manufacturing environment Advanced Excel skills, with proven experience building robust financial models Excellent stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to influence and challenge at all levels Experience managing and developing a finance team A commercial, proactive approach and the ability to hit the ground running Availability to start immediately or on very short notice What s on offer? 6-month contract Salary of c £65,000 Hybrid working Generous holiday entitlement The chance to make a visible impact in a key business partnering role within a respected Barnsley manufacturer Apply 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. 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 are currently working with a fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business who are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in North Sheffield. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload. You'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, taking ownership of transactional finance, while also having the chance to be involved in month-end processes and financial reporting. What will you be doing? You'll be providing day-to-day support across a broad range of accounts assistant duties, including: Performing daily reconciliations of company bank accounts Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger. Obtaining and reconciling monthly supplier statements, investigating disputed invoices and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries. Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring bank details are verified in line with company procedures. Reviewing credit card expenditure and ensuring expenses are correctly coded and supported by the appropriate documentation. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting with financial analysis, reporting and the preparation of management accounts as your experience develops. Gaining exposure to audit and VAT-related processes while continuing to develop your technical accounting knowledge. What skills are we looking for? Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the confident use of SUMIFS and XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP. A good understanding of purchase ledger processes, supplier invoices and payment runs. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Strong communication skills What's on offer? A competitive Salary of c 30000 Excellent long-term progression opportunities Pension Contribution Apply below or contact Jemima for more information. 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. 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.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business who are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in North Sheffield. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload. You'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, taking ownership of transactional finance, while also having the chance to be involved in month-end processes and financial reporting. What will you be doing? You'll be providing day-to-day support across a broad range of accounts assistant duties, including: Performing daily reconciliations of company bank accounts Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger. Obtaining and reconciling monthly supplier statements, investigating disputed invoices and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries. Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring bank details are verified in line with company procedures. Reviewing credit card expenditure and ensuring expenses are correctly coded and supported by the appropriate documentation. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting with financial analysis, reporting and the preparation of management accounts as your experience develops. Gaining exposure to audit and VAT-related processes while continuing to develop your technical accounting knowledge. What skills are we looking for? Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the confident use of SUMIFS and XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP. A good understanding of purchase ledger processes, supplier invoices and payment runs. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Strong communication skills What's on offer? A competitive Salary of c 30000 Excellent long-term progression opportunities Pension Contribution Apply below or contact Jemima for more information. 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. 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 fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business that is now looking for an Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer to join their finance team in Barnsley. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload. You'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, taking ownership of Accounts Payable and Receivable, while also having the chance to be involved in month-end processes and financial reporting. What will you be doing? You'll be providing day-to-day support across a broad range of transactional finance duties, including: Performing daily reconciliations of company bank accounts Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger. Obtaining and reconciling monthly supplier statements, investigating disputed invoices and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries. Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring bank details are verified in line with company procedures. Reviewing credit card expenditure and ensuring expenses are correctly coded and supported by the appropriate documentation. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting with financial analysis, reporting and the preparation of management accounts as your experience develops. Gaining exposure to audit and VAT-related processes while continuing to develop your technical accounting knowledge. What skills are we looking for? Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the confident use of SUMIFS and XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP. A good understanding of purchase ledger processes, supplier invoices and payment runs. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Strong communication skills What's on offer? A competitive Salary of c 30000 Excellent long-term progression opportunities Pension Contribution Apply below or contact Jemima for more information. 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. 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.
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business that is now looking for an Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer to join their finance team in Barnsley. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload. You'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, taking ownership of Accounts Payable and Receivable, while also having the chance to be involved in month-end processes and financial reporting. What will you be doing? You'll be providing day-to-day support across a broad range of transactional finance duties, including: Performing daily reconciliations of company bank accounts Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger. Obtaining and reconciling monthly supplier statements, investigating disputed invoices and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries. Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring bank details are verified in line with company procedures. Reviewing credit card expenditure and ensuring expenses are correctly coded and supported by the appropriate documentation. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting with financial analysis, reporting and the preparation of management accounts as your experience develops. Gaining exposure to audit and VAT-related processes while continuing to develop your technical accounting knowledge. What skills are we looking for? Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the confident use of SUMIFS and XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP. A good understanding of purchase ledger processes, supplier invoices and payment runs. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Strong communication skills What's on offer? A competitive Salary of c 30000 Excellent long-term progression opportunities Pension Contribution Apply below or contact Jemima for more information. 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. 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 highly established global manufacturer based in Berkshire to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a senior finance leadership position with responsibility for a large, multi-entity finance operation and a clear mandate to drive transformation, strengthen controls and bring greater commercial focus to the function. The successful candidate will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting and control environment while leading a finance team. You'll have the opportunity to influence how the function operates, develop an established team and introduce improvements that have a measurable impact across the wider business. You'll be joining an organisation with significant experience in business transformation and organisational change, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys challenging existing processes and creating a more effective, commercially driven finance function. What will you be doing? As Head of Finance, you will have broad responsibility across financial control, reporting, accounting and finance operations. Your key responsibilities will include: Lead the Group finance, accounting, payroll and reporting functions, ensuring high standards of financial performance, control and service. Take ownership of monthly management reporting, statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts, profit plans and associated financial analysis. Provide technical leadership across lease and asset accounting, with particular responsibility for ensuring the accurate application of IFRS 16 across the Group. Oversee complex accounting matters and act as a key technical point of reference for accounting standards, financial governance and regulatory requirements. Manage the year-end statutory audit and associated tax reporting processes, working closely with external auditors and tax advisers. Strengthen the Group's financial control framework, ensuring robust systems, processes, policies and procedures are embedded throughout the organisation. Lead cash-flow management, budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting to provide the business with clear and commercially relevant financial insight. Oversee consolidation and intercompany accounting across a large, multi-entity Group structure. Partner with divisional and operational leaders to identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for improved performance. Lead, coach and develop a finance team of approximately 30, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance. Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting, including the effective use of business intelligence and AI tools. Support the Finance Director with strategic projects, transformation initiatives and wider business improvement programmes. What we're looking for? We're looking for an experienced and technically strong qualified accountant who can combine excellent technical accounting knowledge with proven senior leadership experience. Most importantly, you will need: A fully qualified accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Ideally, a practice-trained background with strong technical accounting foundations. Detailed knowledge of relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 16, IFRS 15, IAS 2, IAS 36, IAS 37 and FRS 102. Proven experience operating within a large Group or multi-entity organisation. Strong consolidation and intercompany accounting experience. A track record of leading and developing sizeable finance teams. Experience within logistics, distribution, manufacturing, engineering or another asset-intensive environment would be highly advantageous. The confidence to challenge existing processes, influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change. A commercially minded, positive and pragmatic approach, with the ability to balance technical accuracy with business needs. Experience with business intelligence and AI-enabled finance tools would be advantageous. What's on offer? Salary: up to £105,000 (dependent on experience) 20% bonus Company car / car allowance Private medical insurance Company pension Hybrid working approximately 3 days per week on site On-site parking Opportunity to lead and shape a significant finance function within an established organisation 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. 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.
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working with a highly established global manufacturer based in Berkshire to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a senior finance leadership position with responsibility for a large, multi-entity finance operation and a clear mandate to drive transformation, strengthen controls and bring greater commercial focus to the function. The successful candidate will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting and control environment while leading a finance team. You'll have the opportunity to influence how the function operates, develop an established team and introduce improvements that have a measurable impact across the wider business. You'll be joining an organisation with significant experience in business transformation and organisational change, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys challenging existing processes and creating a more effective, commercially driven finance function. What will you be doing? As Head of Finance, you will have broad responsibility across financial control, reporting, accounting and finance operations. Your key responsibilities will include: Lead the Group finance, accounting, payroll and reporting functions, ensuring high standards of financial performance, control and service. Take ownership of monthly management reporting, statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts, profit plans and associated financial analysis. Provide technical leadership across lease and asset accounting, with particular responsibility for ensuring the accurate application of IFRS 16 across the Group. Oversee complex accounting matters and act as a key technical point of reference for accounting standards, financial governance and regulatory requirements. Manage the year-end statutory audit and associated tax reporting processes, working closely with external auditors and tax advisers. Strengthen the Group's financial control framework, ensuring robust systems, processes, policies and procedures are embedded throughout the organisation. Lead cash-flow management, budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting to provide the business with clear and commercially relevant financial insight. Oversee consolidation and intercompany accounting across a large, multi-entity Group structure. Partner with divisional and operational leaders to identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for improved performance. Lead, coach and develop a finance team of approximately 30, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance. Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting, including the effective use of business intelligence and AI tools. Support the Finance Director with strategic projects, transformation initiatives and wider business improvement programmes. What we're looking for? We're looking for an experienced and technically strong qualified accountant who can combine excellent technical accounting knowledge with proven senior leadership experience. Most importantly, you will need: A fully qualified accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Ideally, a practice-trained background with strong technical accounting foundations. Detailed knowledge of relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 16, IFRS 15, IAS 2, IAS 36, IAS 37 and FRS 102. Proven experience operating within a large Group or multi-entity organisation. Strong consolidation and intercompany accounting experience. A track record of leading and developing sizeable finance teams. Experience within logistics, distribution, manufacturing, engineering or another asset-intensive environment would be highly advantageous. The confidence to challenge existing processes, influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change. A commercially minded, positive and pragmatic approach, with the ability to balance technical accuracy with business needs. Experience with business intelligence and AI-enabled finance tools would be advantageous. What's on offer? Salary: up to £105,000 (dependent on experience) 20% bonus Company car / car allowance Private medical insurance Company pension Hybrid working approximately 3 days per week on site On-site parking Opportunity to lead and shape a significant finance function within an established organisation 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. 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 fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business that is now looking for a Transactional Finance Officer to join their finance team in North Sheffield. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload. You'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, taking ownership of transactional finance, while also having the chance to be involved in month-end processes and financial reporting. What will you be doing? You'll be providing day-to-day support across a broad range of transactional finance duties, including: Performing daily reconciliations of company bank accounts Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger. Obtaining and reconciling monthly supplier statements, investigating disputed invoices and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries. Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring bank details are verified in line with company procedures. Reviewing credit card expenditure and ensuring expenses are correctly coded and supported by the appropriate documentation. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting with financial analysis, reporting and the preparation of management accounts as your experience develops. Gaining exposure to audit and VAT-related processes while continuing to develop your technical accounting knowledge. What skills are we looking for? Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the confident use of SUMIFS and XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP. A good understanding of purchase ledger processes, supplier invoices and payment runs. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Strong communication skills What's on offer? A competitive Salary of c 30000 Excellent long-term progression opportunities Pension Contribution Apply below or contact Jemima for more information. 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. 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.
Nov 04, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business that is now looking for a Transactional Finance Officer to join their finance team in North Sheffield. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload. You'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, taking ownership of transactional finance, while also having the chance to be involved in month-end processes and financial reporting. What will you be doing? You'll be providing day-to-day support across a broad range of transactional finance duties, including: Performing daily reconciliations of company bank accounts Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger. Obtaining and reconciling monthly supplier statements, investigating disputed invoices and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries. Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring bank details are verified in line with company procedures. Reviewing credit card expenditure and ensuring expenses are correctly coded and supported by the appropriate documentation. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting with financial analysis, reporting and the preparation of management accounts as your experience develops. Gaining exposure to audit and VAT-related processes while continuing to develop your technical accounting knowledge. What skills are we looking for? Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the confident use of SUMIFS and XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP. A good understanding of purchase ledger processes, supplier invoices and payment runs. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Strong communication skills What's on offer? A competitive Salary of c 30000 Excellent long-term progression opportunities Pension Contribution Apply below or contact Jemima for more information. 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. 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.
