Sewell Wallis

Sewell Wallis are proud to be working on an exclusive basis with one of the most forward thinking and fastest growing companies within the South Leeds area.This is an exciting time to join the business in a newly created role where the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a Finance team of five.As the Purchase Ledger Supervisor you will report into the Purchase Ledger Manager and will be responsible for the day to day management of the team whilst remaining hands on with the supplier process and ensuring all targets and deadlines are met on a daily and monthly basis. This is a great opportunity to join a warm and welcoming existing team within a stable and well established business that really do like to invest in their employees through training and development and offer a competitive benefits package.There will be a lot of exciting project based work to get involved in and a keen focus on streamlining and implementing new policies and processes.The successful candidate will be responsible for: Overseeing a team of five Accounts Payable Assistants to ensure that all tasks are completed to the required standards on a daily basis-Speaking with suppliers on a day to day basis and building up excellent working relationships-Managing and overseeing the set up of supplier and vendor data using multiple software systems-Dealing with any escalated and complex supplier queries that have been flagged up by the team-Ensuring that all processes and controls are adhered to at all times by the team and ensuring all data is handled in a confidential way-Business partnering with the IT department, procurement and the finance team and being first point of contact for issues-Implementing and advising on new and existing processes and procedures-Leading projects around maintaining data and the systems used and providing associated reporting for key stakeholders-Developing the team, identifying key individual strengths and weaknesses and motivating the team when needed-Working closely with the Head of Finance and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the Finance Department-Supporting the existing team and providing weekly and monthly one to ones and carrying out any HR related activitiesThe ideal candidate will: Have previous experience of managing/overseeing a Finance team. This experience can come from any area of finance (accounts payable/accounts receivable/bank reconciliations etc)-Have worked within an office environment and will be use to implementing controls and checks-Be experienced and will enjoy getting involved in project based work and will have experience of leading on multiple projects-Be self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast paced environment and enjoy working towards deadlines-Be able to and will enjoy implementing new processes and procedures and will be comfortable taking the lead on training members of staff on new ways of doing things-Be able to build relationships with the wider finance function and other key stakeholders within and outside of the business-Have proven management skills and will be able to motivate team members whilst also remaining hands on with the daily workload-Have good system skills and will pick up new software packages easily, experience of SAP would be a real advantageThe successful candidate will Join an established business where you will be able to shape and get involved in making key decisions and taking ownership for the function-Secure a competitive salary and free onsite parking-Join a business that really like to develop their staff in a fun and supportive working environmentTo 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.

Commercial Finance Business Partner - Harrogate - £40,000 - £45,000Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a well-known manufacturing business based in the Harrogate area that are looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Business Partner. If you have obtained or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with ability to demonstrate commercial experience and awareness, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established finance team with plenty of opportunity to enhance your career.The role supports the growth and profitability of the business, integral to delivering financial plans and championing the improvement of supporting systems and processes. Business partnering with internal stakeholders across the business to efficiently analyse, project and manage commercial costs and activity. Key tasks and responsibilities Responsible for supporting the production and improvement of financial forecasts. Developing relationships with stakeholders to be a trusted business partner to support commercial decision making Take ownership of key responsibilities and support other areas to produce short- and long-term financial modelling and forecasts Support the development and adaptation of systems and processes to support financial planning processes and improved ways of working and understanding Support development of systems and processes to support understanding of product success / profitability Support development of systems and processes to support understanding of cost of goods Support development of systems and processes to support understanding of sales discounts Supporting internal stakeholders on financial matters including (but not limited to):a. Budget management - To ensure costs are controlled and understood, that processes are in place to appropriately track spend.b. Driving accountability for management of costsc. New product development - supporting the gate process to support product decisionsSupporting understand of sales, margin, and impact of discounts on profitability of channels and customersd. Supporting commercial teams in development of business cases to support new initiativesKey Partnerships Financial control team to understand and interpret impact of historical financial information. Financial control team to support understanding of sales and margin Commercial teams to support new business initiatives and understanding of sales and margin information New product development team to consider product level performance and support the gate process IT teams to develop and improve systems for financial planning and reporting Operations team to develop cost reporting and control Demand planning team to align sales unit forecasts and financial plans. All budget holders to support cost control and return on investmentKnowledge & experience Be a team player, flexible, adaptable and able to manage a variety of tasks Super user of planning and reporting tool Have obtained or be studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with ability to demonstrate commercial experience and awareness. Good emotional intelligence and ability to work with anyone in the company. Effective communication showing an ability to be concise Excellent analytical skills. Good excel skills Confident in using and enhancing use of financial systemsFor further information please contact Danny Potter at Sewell Wallis or click on the link to apply.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.

Sewell Wallis are currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Analyst to join a well known brand on the outskirts of Pontefract.Our client is looking for an ambitious qualified Accountant with a strong financial analysis background and this role will offer ongoing progression opportunities.Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager you will be working as part of the logistics team, supporting their warehouse and logistics operations and your key responsibilities will also include:-Weekly reporting on operational cost performance with comparisons to plan.Participating in weekly calls to discuss costs with the operational managementteamPreparing and completing monthly accounting entries for the logisticsoperation.Preparing budgets and monthly forecast updates Providing monthly commentary to the team regarding changes to actual and forecast cost performanceSupporting client billing requirements.Assisting in the financial modelling requirements for any potential new clientsSupporting the wider logistics finance team with general finance requirementswhich may include amongst other things weekly reporting, balance sheetpreparation and investment appraisals.RequirementsFully qualified Accountant / newly qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)Good IT knowledge - Microsoft Excel is essential and previous SQLexperience would be advantageousAbility to analyse and interpret large volumes of informationExcellent attention to detail with an analytical approach to solving problemsStrong communication and influencing skillsIn return our client is offering hybrid working and an uncapped bonus.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.

Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a Harrogate based client who are looking to recruit a Junior Finance Business Partner.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has either just started CIMA / ACCA or is c12-18 months into their studies.The role is extremely commercial and you will be involved in working closely with depot teams and partnering non finance colleagues, so our client is looking for someone who is resilient with excellent communication skills.Your key responsibilities will include:-Analysing and reviewing of expenditure within the business unitPreparing and providing support to the business unit of weekly forecastsMonthly & weekly reporting of KPI's & performance of the business unitReviewing and supporting in tender submissionFirst point of contact for management for financial queriesTaking ownership of several depots in the network through the month end processMonth end reporting on network performance to senior managementEnsuring financial processes are followed across the networkAssisting with capex submissionHandling of data requests and analysis from senior managementEnsuring invoicing is done in a timely mannerBalance sheet preparationRequirementsPQ / new studier, ideally CIMA / ACCAAmbitious and not afraid to challenge non finance colleagues across the businessExcellent analysis skillsIdeally a full driving license as this role will involve travel to different sitesIn return our client is offering a competitive benefits package including study support.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.

A new exclusive role has come up for a great client of ours based in South Leeds. They are looking for a Property Maintenance Coordinator to join their enthusiastic, hard-working team.In this position you will be responsible for managing the complete process for maintenance services to clients and customers, whilst adhering to strict SLA's and deadlines. You will build and retain client relationships and present the company in a professional and expert manner.Some of the responsibilities include:- Prioritise workload and categorise jobs accordingly- Schedule authorised works based on location and response times- Record all information and date on the system and keep all parties up to date- Provide documents and quotes to customers- Use initiative to think outside the box- Manage your own workload- Liaise with suppliers when necessaryEssential Experience/Attributes:- Experience in a similar role- Strong communication skills- Computer literate- Strong planner/coordinator- Team playerThis is a full time role working Monday - Friday, working 1 Saturday a month. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a social but hardworking team, with the chance of progression.If you have the relevant experience then apply now!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.

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious qualified ACA or ACCA accountant a growing business and become part of the future success for a dynamic and exciting Accountancy Practice.This is no Accounts Practice like you're used to, this is a modern, innovative and very different environment to what you're used to.Supporting the partners in the role of Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a team of 15 accounts staff (from entry level to Seniors) and the delivery of accounting services, supporting a wide range of clients.The business prides themselves on setting exceptional client service standards along with the delivery of innovative accounting and business advisory solutions.The Manager will gain exposure to a wide range of clients and become an integral part of the highly experienced team.The job;- Oversee the performance of the Accounts Team, including the overview and development of systems, processes and polices that support the delivery of excellent client services.- Provide visible and accessible leadership within the business, creating a supportive, high performance culture, motivating staff and allocating responsibilities.- Act as the link between the leadership team and staff.- Review and monitor work.- Manage and motivate a small accounting team, allocating responsibilities and work planning.- Carry out the review process of your team, by maintaining strengths and developing weaknesses. Create objectives and ensure these objectives are met.- Assist in training and coaching of all staff members, with particular focus on senior team members.- Ensure effective delegation of responsibilities throughout the team.- Assist in the preparation of client's financial reports and associated information.- Liaise with clients to ensure all their financial information is in order.We are looking for an individual who demonstrates ambition and drive, who enjoys managing people and wishes to become part of a highly successful team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to ongoing learning and development at all levels of the business.Benefits;This is a full time role (37.5 hours), with benefits including 30 days holiday (including Christmas shut down), staff parking and Westfield Health.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.