Assistant Management Accountant

Sewell Wallis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Job summary

Sewell Wallis is recruiting an experienced Management Accountant to join a busy, people‑centred organisation in Sheffield on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave. You will support the month‑end close, prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations and assist with ad hoc reporting within a supportive finance team.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days on site) and free parking. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across the wider finance function and contribute

Qualifications

• We're looking for a QBE or part-qualified Management Accountant with a strong understanding of month-end processes and financial accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You’ll be proactive, well organised, detail oriented and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Short notice period, immediate start or 1 week's notice.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the month-end close process
• Preparing and posting journals
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing and posting sales ledger invoices
• Preparing and maintaining accruals and prepayments, including utilities
• Supporting the Finance Manager with wider finance duties and ad hoc reporting
• Ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and processed within agreed deadlines

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive

Organised

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

QBE or part-qualified Management Accountant

Job description

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a busy and established people-centric organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a supportive finance team and play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the month-end and wider financial accounting processes.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the month-end close process
• Preparing and posting journals
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing and posting sales ledger invoices
• Preparing and maintaining accruals and prepayments, including utilities
• Supporting the Finance Manager with wider finance duties and ad hoc reporting
• Ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and processed within agreed deadlines

What are we looking for?

• We're looking for a QBE or part-qualified Management Accountant with a strong understanding of month-end processes and financial accounting.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• You’ll be a proactive and organised individual, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Short notice period, immediate start or 1 week's notice.

What's on Offer?

• £34,000 - £39,000 salary
• 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
• Hybrid working, with 3 days per week on site
• Free parking
• Opportunity to join a busy and supportive finance team
• A varied role with exposure across the wider finance function

If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a 12-month FTC in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.