Sewell Wallis are working with an established PE backed business based in Sheffield, who are looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join them on a maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will play a significant role during a key growth phase for the business, as this opportunity combines core accounting responsibilities with automation, process improvements and driving system adoption. Candidates with a strong background in change management will be well suited to lead on enhancing efficiency and reducing manual work within this role. If you're a qualified Accountant, with relevant automation/systems experience, I'd love to hear from you! What will you be doing Lead short-term impact projects to streamline finance processes and reduce manual work. Champion system adoption by driving greater use of Sage Intacct and Salesforce across finance workflows. Act as a change agent, influencing stakeholders and embedding best practices during the contract period. Support the month-end close, including preparation and posting of journals, prepayments, and accruals. Assist with monthly management accounts and variance analysis, collaborating with the Management Accountant. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet control accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Process monthly payroll for approximately 140 employees across two companies using Sage, ensuring accurate and timely submission of PAYE and pensi...