Management Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Job summary

Sewell Wallis is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Sheffield. The role focuses on supporting month-end close, journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations, and broader financial accounting activities within a busy, people-centric team.

The successful candidate will have QBE or be part-qualified, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Hybrid working and free parking are offered.

Qualifications

• QBE or part-qualified with strong month-end experience.
• Proactive, organised, detail-oriented and a good team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process.
• Prepare and post journals.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process and post sales ledger invoices.
• Prepare accruals and prepayments, including utilities.
• Assist Finance Manager with wider duties and ad hoc reporting.
• Ensure financial information is accurate and timely.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal preparation

Balance sheet reconciliations

Sales ledger processing

Accruals & prepayments

Ad hoc reporting

Financial accounting

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified by experience (QBE)

Part-qualified accountant

Job description

Management Accountant - 12-Month FTC

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£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