Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment

Sewell Wallis are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller for an exciting and growing business in Harrogate. Due to a consistent increase in demand, they are now investing in growing the finance team. Reporting to a Credit Manager with lots of experience, you will be given full autonomy to manage your time and duties. Hybrid working is on offer along with flexibility with start and finish times, they also offer great development opportunities within their business. What will you be doing? Reviewing and analysing aged debt and making high volumes of calls to recover monies. Agreeing debt collection targets and negotiating payment plans. Payment handling. Ensuring that credit notes are processed correctly, monitoring reasons for credit notes being raised. Identifying problem debts that require escalation and liaising with the Credit Manager as necessary. Allocating cash. Reconciling accounts. Other ad-hoc tasks as required including invoice coding and running system reports. What skills are we looking for? Strong previous credit control experience. Great communication skills. Have strong IT skills or the ability to pick up new systems quickly. What's on offer? 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Hybrid working after probation. Excellent development opportunities. To apply, please send your CV below or contact Alejandro.

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a growing regional firm of Accountants in Leeds who are looking to recruit a Senior Tax Manager into their team. This is a pivotal role within the Practice where you will take ownership and lead the tax function, working closely with the SLT. Our client is looking for an individual who has a proven background of managing a portfolio of clients and delivering tax services with strong business development skills. What will you be doing? Providing advice on the tax implications of business decisions. Advising on complex tax areas including VAT, company tax, IHT, Estate planning and personal tax. Corporate tax planning. Personal balance Sheet planning and service delivery. Ensuring the Compliance Team delivers their scheduled work to agreed timescales. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Business development and expanding your network by identifying opportunities to grow the client base. What skills do we need? Fully qualified, ideally ATT or equivalent. Solid experience of working within an Accountancy Practice. Experience of delivering both Personal and Corporate taxation services. Ability to plan and prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. Strong business development skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. What's on offer? Hybrid working. Free onsite parking. Excellent company culture and working environment. Ongoing development plans. For full details, please contact Emma Dugdale. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on.

Sewell Wallis are proud to be partnering our client, a high growth manufacturing and distribution business based in Chesterfield, with their search for a Finance Director. We are looking for a Finance Director to provide visionary leadership and strategic guidance, driving planning processes that support the next phase of our growth journey. While they welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, a strong commercial understanding of manufacturing and a proven track record of enabling sustainable, year-on-year growth would be highly beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their leadership team and make a tangible impact on the success of the company. As a Finance Director, your role will evolve with the needs of the business, requiring strategic leadership and operational expertise. What will you be doing? Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the UK and Europe, aligning with company objectives and growth targets. Prepare and present annual budgets, financial plans, and business plans to the Senior Leadership Team. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's short-term and long-term goals. Lead business planning and forecasting, including due diligence for growth initiatives and acquisitions. Provide insights and recommendations to support the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making. Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring protection against market fluctuations and operational uncertainties. Oversee the preparation of management and statutory accounts. Produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reports. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, governance, and reporting requirements. Support acquisition processes, with experience in end-to-end acquisition activities. Oversee corporate finance activities, including working capital management, hedging, and foreign currency strategies. Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimise financial performance. Build and optimise finance and back-office functions, balancing cost and affordability. Analyse financial performance and processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving operational efficiency. Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture. Partner with other departments to align financial objectives with broader business goals. Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of financial systems and tools to support business growth and efficiency. Leverage advanced analytics and data-driven insights to support forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making. Act as a key point of contact for investors, shareholders, and funding partners, providing transparent and actionable financial data. What skills are we looking for? Experience of managing banking facilities and confident at negotiating with banks. Experience of monitoring banking covenants. Experience of setting up international entities globally. Knowledge of international tax laws in the US and EU. Experience of monitoring stock in multiple countries, including on-sea stock, a distinct advantage. A history of assisting with acquisitions, including integration. Experience with due diligence processes and data room, end-to-end private equity deals. Track record of providing insightful management information to enable the directors to make real-time decisions that enhance profitability. Strong understanding of current accounting standards, with recent experience of producing statutory accounts and managing external auditors. What's on offer? Generous salary package plus benefits DOE. 13% company-wide bonus scheme. Annual percentage pay increase award scheme. Annual reward scheme. 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays). Annual leave purchase scheme. Onsite fully equipped gym and fitness classes. Discounted healthy meals. Healthy breakfast options, including fresh fruit. Reward Recognition and Wellness programme. Onsite parking. For more information or to apply, please send your CV below or contact Kayley Haythornthwaite.