Deputy Finance Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave and bank holidays

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Deputy Finance Manager for an initial 4-month fixed-term contract. You will support the Finance Operations Manager across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and cashflow, while assisting with ad hoc projects.

The role emphasizes process improvements, governance, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Hybrid working with two days in the office and flexible hours are offered, along with 25 days annual leave and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in transactional finance roles.
• Knowledge of financial procedures and best practices.
• Strong communication with internal stakeholders.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Operations Manager to ensure accurate, timely processing of financial transactions.
• Oversee AP/AR, review reconciliations, month-end tasks, and weekly payment runs.
• Drive process improvements within the transactional team and implement KPIs.
• Train and support internal teams on finance systems and procedures.

Skills

Senior role in transactional finance

Financial procedures

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

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.