Senior Finance Assistant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing business in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant. You will be involved in preparing monthly management accounts, producing financial statements up to trial balance, and performing thorough analyses. The role offers excellent opportunities for progression in a supportive environment, along with benefits like enhanced pension, study support, and flexible working hours. Ideal for candidates with finance experience and an understanding of accounting principles.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension (up to 10%)

Study support

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy or finance role.
• Ability to handle month-end procedures and management accounts.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Produce financial accounts up to trial balance stage.
• Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support annual budgets and year-end audit.
• Analyze monthly KPIs and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Previous experience as a Senior Finance Assistant

Strong Excel and IT skills

Good understanding of accounting principles

Excellent attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Part-qualified or studying AAT

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Sewell Wallis are working with a highly successful and well‑established manufacturing business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant on a full‑time, permanent basis. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone with some exposure to month‑end procedures and management accounts looking to take full ownership of these processes and take the next step in their career.

The business is a true specialist within their sector, operating across the UK and continuously developing and growing. You'll be joining a friendly team and gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting processes. The Senior Finance Assistant role will be varied and hands‑on, providing opportunity for progression and development within a busy, growing business.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Producing financial accounts up to trial balance stage, including accruals and prepayments.
• Completing month‑end balance sheet reconciliations and preparing supporting reports.
• Assisting with weekly cash flow forecasting and monitoring performance against budget.
• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and year‑end audit requirements.
• Analysing monthly KPIs and liaising with other departments to support performance reviews.
• Preparing ad‑hoc financial reports and analysis for senior management.
• Collaborating closely with operations, production and transport teams to ensure smooth communication and accurate reporting.
• Providing general finance and administrative support to the Finance Manager as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Senior Finance Assistant or in an accountancy or finance role.
• Part‑qualified or actively studying AAT or a similar qualification (ideally).
• Strong Excel and IT skills, with experience using accounting software (Business Central desirable).
• Good understanding of accounting principles and management accounts processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising workload effectively.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.

What's on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension (up to 10%).
• Study support.
• Flexible start/finish times.

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.