Finance Administrator, Coventry 100% office-based (some flexibility around working hours may be considered) Early 12.30pm finish on Fridays "A great opera house isn't run by a director, but by a great administrator." Steven Berkoff. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting a talented and experienced Accounts Administrator on behalf of a thriving, family-run business based in Coventry which has tripled in size within the last four years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit organisation where you'll play a broad and pivotal role at the heart of the business, supporting the accounts function while contributing to an excellent experience for customers, suppliers and colleagues. The Role This is a varied position that combines accounts, payroll and administration responsibilities. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial processes while providing excellent support to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Your key responsibilities as the Accounts Administrator: Process sales and purchase invoices, orders and credit notes. Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and ERP systems. Support accounts payable and receivable activities. Assist with payroll administration, including timesheets, employee records and pension administration. Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash records. Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end finance processes, including VAT returns and management reporting. Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets to support business operations. Assist with general office and HR administration, including maintaining employee records and onboarding documentation. Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues to ensure excellent service. You will require the following skills and experience to succeed in the application of this Finance Administrator position: Demonstrable, broad finance/accounts experience - to include purchase and sales ledgers Part or fully AAT qualified Manufacturing sector experience highly desirable Good working knowledge of accounting software (ideally Sage50). Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. What's on Offer? Join a successful, family-run business with a friendly and supportive culture A varied role with real responsibility and value across the business Stable, long-term career opportunity Competitive salary 12.30pm finish on Fridays Office-based role with some flexibility around working hours where possible If you're an experienced Finance/ Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role within a successful SME, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Sheridan Maine to find out more. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Finance Administrator, Coventry 100% office-based (some flexibility around working hours may be considered) Early 12.30pm finish on Fridays "A great opera house isn't run by a director, but by a great administrator." Steven Berkoff. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting a talented and experienced Accounts Administrator on behalf of a thriving, family-run business based in Coventry which has tripled in size within the last four years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit organisation where you'll play a broad and pivotal role at the heart of the business, supporting the accounts function while contributing to an excellent experience for customers, suppliers and colleagues. The Role This is a varied position that combines accounts, payroll and administration responsibilities. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial processes while providing excellent support to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Your key responsibilities as the Accounts Administrator: Process sales and purchase invoices, orders and credit notes. Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and ERP systems. Support accounts payable and receivable activities. Assist with payroll administration, including timesheets, employee records and pension administration. Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash records. Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end finance processes, including VAT returns and management reporting. Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets to support business operations. Assist with general office and HR administration, including maintaining employee records and onboarding documentation. Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues to ensure excellent service. You will require the following skills and experience to succeed in the application of this Finance Administrator position: Demonstrable, broad finance/accounts experience - to include purchase and sales ledgers Part or fully AAT qualified Manufacturing sector experience highly desirable Good working knowledge of accounting software (ideally Sage50). Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. What's on Offer? Join a successful, family-run business with a friendly and supportive culture A varied role with real responsibility and value across the business Stable, long-term career opportunity Competitive salary 12.30pm finish on Fridays Office-based role with some flexibility around working hours where possible If you're an experienced Finance/ Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role within a successful SME, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Sheridan Maine to find out more. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Finance Assistant Brighton, East Sussex About Us 77 Diamonds Limited and our subsidiaries are a multiple award-winning e-commerce retailer, supplying some of the world's finest diamond rings and jewellery to a host of discerning customers and specialising in engagement rings, wedding rings and fine diamond jewellery. Boasting luxury showrooms in Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, as well as the UK, Italy, Switzerland and Dubai, we also offer online retail options and bespoke, made-to-order pieces. This places us firmly at the forefront of a new breed of jeweller who focuses on the customer, embracing technology and modern manufacturing processes. We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of £27,000 per annum - Pension - Reimbursed travel expenses - Cycle to work scheme - Summer hours - Tech scheme - Staff discounts - Regular staff socials This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-focused individual with experience in a fast-paced environment and exposure to multicurrency accounts to join our award-winning organisation. You'll have the chance to build valuable experience within an international, multi-currency finance function, broadening your knowledge and strengthening both your technical confidence and commercial understanding. What's more, you'll join a modern, technology-led luxury retailer with a global presence, where you can develop your career while enjoying summer hours, staff discounts and a sociable working culture. So, if you're looking for a varied and engaging finance role within a modern international luxury brand, read on and apply today. The Role As a Finance Assistant, you will support the smooth running of our finance function by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the timely processing of transactions. You will process high volumes of supplier invoices, credit notes and payments, matching invoices to purchase orders, reconciling accounts and ensuring all transactions are recorded in line with company accounting policies. Working closely with colleagues and suppliers, you'll manage bank postings, payment reconciliations and supplier queries, helping to maintain strong relationships across the business and with external vendors. Additionally, you will: - Allocate vendor payments accurately and on time - Manage the Accounting inbox - Respond promptly to queries from colleagues and suppliers - Prepare, review and check weekly payment runs - Assist with accounts receivable allocations, reconciliations and postings - Support the preparation of year-end audit files About You To be considered as a Finance Assistant, you will need: - Experience working in a fast-paced environment - Knowledge of accounting software MS Business Central D365 or similar - Exposure to multicurrency accounts - The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently - Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite - A keen eye for detail, with strong problem-solving and numeracy skills - To be comfortable working independently Other organisations may call this role Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Officer, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, or Purchase Ledger Clerk. Webrecruit and 77 Diamonds Limited are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're ready to grow a successful career as a Finance Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Finance Assistant Brighton, East Sussex About Us 77 Diamonds Limited and our subsidiaries are a multiple award-winning e-commerce retailer, supplying some of the world's finest diamond rings and jewellery to a host of discerning customers and specialising in engagement rings, wedding rings and fine diamond jewellery. Boasting luxury showrooms in Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, as well as the UK, Italy, Switzerland and Dubai, we also offer online retail options and bespoke, made-to-order pieces. This places us firmly at the forefront of a new breed of jeweller who focuses on the customer, embracing technology and modern manufacturing processes. We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of £27,000 per annum - Pension - Reimbursed travel expenses - Cycle to work scheme - Summer hours - Tech scheme - Staff discounts - Regular staff socials This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-focused individual with experience in a fast-paced environment and exposure to multicurrency accounts to join our award-winning organisation. You'll have the chance to build valuable experience within an international, multi-currency finance function, broadening your knowledge and strengthening both your technical confidence and commercial understanding. What's more, you'll join a modern, technology-led luxury retailer with a global presence, where you can develop your career while enjoying summer hours, staff discounts and a sociable working culture. So, if you're looking for a varied and engaging finance role within a modern international luxury brand, read on and apply today. The Role As a Finance Assistant, you will support the smooth running of our finance function by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the timely processing of transactions. You will process high volumes of supplier invoices, credit notes and payments, matching invoices to purchase orders, reconciling accounts and ensuring all transactions are recorded in line with company accounting policies. Working closely with colleagues and suppliers, you'll manage bank postings, payment reconciliations and supplier queries, helping to maintain strong relationships across the business and with external vendors. Additionally, you will: - Allocate vendor payments accurately and on time - Manage the Accounting inbox - Respond promptly to queries from colleagues and suppliers - Prepare, review and check weekly payment runs - Assist with accounts receivable allocations, reconciliations and postings - Support the preparation of year-end audit files About You To be considered as a Finance Assistant, you will need: - Experience working in a fast-paced environment - Knowledge of accounting software MS Business Central D365 or similar - Exposure to multicurrency accounts - The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently - Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite - A keen eye for detail, with strong problem-solving and numeracy skills - To be comfortable working independently Other organisations may call this role Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Officer, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, or Purchase Ledger Clerk. Webrecruit and 77 Diamonds Limited are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're ready to grow a successful career as a Finance Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
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.
