Finance Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing group in Leeds is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a finance team of five. The successful candidate will produce management accounts and oversee accounting functions, ensuring compliance and efficiency. CIMA or ACCA qualification is essential, along with strong SAP skills. The role offers a salary up to £60,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Salary of up to £60,000

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

8% employer pension contribution

On-site parking

Qualifications

• CIMA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 5 accounting professionals.
• Oversee accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and management accounts.

Skills

CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Extensive knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership and team management

Job description

Overview

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.