Management Accountant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd is recruiting an experienced Management Accountant to join a busy finance team in Sheffield on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on ensuring smooth month-end and robust financial accounting processes.

The successful candidate will support the month-end close, post journals, prepare reconciliations, manage accruals and prepayments, and assist the Finance Manager with wider duties in a collaborative, people-centric environment.

Qualifications

• QBE or part-qualified management accountant with month-end knowledge.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently and in a team.
• Short notice period and immediate or near-immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process.
• Prepare and post journals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process and post sales ledger invoices.
• Prepare and maintain accruals and prepayments.
• Support the Finance Manager with wider finance duties and ad hoc reporting.
• Ensure financial data is accurate and deadlines are met.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial accounting

Communication skills

Organised

Education

QBE or part-qualified

Job description

Management Accountant - 12-Month FTC

35,000 - 40,000 Sheffield Hybrid Working Free Parking

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident 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.

The Role

• 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 weeks' notice.

What's on Offer?

• 35,000 - 40,000 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