Job Description
Sewell Wallis is excited to be working with a leading manufacturing business who are based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Due to increased workload load they are looking for a Finance Supervisor who will supervise an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Assistant. The role will initially be a 6-month contract but could potentially get extended.\n\nThe right candidate will be an experienced Accountant who has at least 1-2 years of supervisory experience.\n\nWhat will you be doing?\n\nSupervise daily operations of the account's ledger team, including both accounts payable and receivable functions.\nEnsure all ledger entries are accurately recorded and reconciled with supporting documentation.\nReview and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and account adjustments.\nMaintain the general ledger and ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities.\nMonitor aged debtors and creditors reports and ensure timely follow-ups or payments.\nThe Finance Supervisor will assist with the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.\nEnsure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.\nIdentify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.\nProvide training, guidance, and performance feedback to ledger team members.\nLiaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve ledger discrepancies.What skills are we looking for?\n\n3-5 years of experience in an accounting role, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity (ideally in a similar Finance Supervisor role).\nStrong understanding of accounting principles, ledger management, and financial reporting.\nProficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar).\nExcellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.\nHigh attention to detail and accuracy.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nExperience in a medium to large organisation or shared services environment.
Whats on offer?\n\nCompetitive salary.\nFree parking. Apply below, or for more information, contact Lewis Walker.\n\nTo 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.
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