Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment

Sewell Wallis are recruiting for a Head of Finance for a South Yorkshire public sector business. This Sheffield based role will report into the Finance Director. The Head of Finance role requires a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise and proven experience in leading, developing, and transforming large finance teams. You will play a key part in shaping the finance function during a period of change, ensuring robust processes, accurate reporting, and effective stakeholder engagement across the organisation. What Will You Be Doing? Taking accountability for the production of statutory financial statements and managing the external audit process Overseeing the preparation of accurate management accounts and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver timely insights Leading cash flow forecasting and balance sheet management at an organisational level Ensuring effective processes and controls are in place across transactional finance teams to optimise working capital Driving improvements in reconciliation, control, and reporting of financial information, including compliance with tax and regulatory requirements Embedding a culture of continual improvement in financial processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Implementing performance management practices, ensuring regular reviews, one-to-ones, and team meetings with clear outcomes What Skills Are We Looking For? Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Significant post-qualification experience in financial accounting roles with a track record of achievement and progression Expertise in statutory accounts production and external audit management Proven experience in leading and developing large finance teams within complex organisations Demonstrable success in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels What's on Offer? £80,000-£90,000 salary range Hybrid working model Generous holiday allowance A high-impact leadership role within a dynamic and evolving finance function Opportunity to shape and transform financial processes in a complex organisation Apply below or for more information, contact Jenny. 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.

A global professional services business in Leeds is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager for a 9-12 month contract. This role will oversee the purchase ledger function, implementing controls and optimizing reporting. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in purchase ledger management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. Hybrid working is available, with a competitive salary of around £55,000, plus benefits including annual leave and health care plans.

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a globally recognised professional services business to secure a Purchase Ledger Manager for a 9-12 month contract to oversee the entire purchase ledger function, and be influential in project work surrounding implementation of controls, streamlining processes, and improvement on reporting for key metrics. This role will suit someone who is particularly tech and system savvy, having had experience delivering new processes and creation of tools to streamline and improve the efficiency and accuracy of data provided. If you enjoy a hands on role, with the opportunity to work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business to problem solve and improve efficiencies of the team. This business is based in modern and well equipped offices in Leeds city centre, a 5 minute walk to the station! Hybrid working is available, with an expectation to be in the office 2-3 times a week. They would ideally want someone to start ASAP, although can consider up to a 4 week notice period for exceptional candidates. What will you be doing? Management of the entire purchase ledger function, covering both UK and EMEA. Ensuing controls are adhered and in place for the P2P process Review and identify gaps in the internal processes, and implementing controls to mitigate risk Management of a team of 2, overseeing the day-to-day process Payment verification from banks Working closely with internal stakeholders and EMEA offices by answering queries as required Improve and develop reporting of key metrics Working group to develop a new cash flow forecasting tool What skills are we looking for? Significant Purchase Ledger management experience in various settings Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Confidence with communicating across all business levels A hands on approach to collaborative working Strong MS Excel skills (incl VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables) Experience using Elite 3E would be beneficial What's on offer? A competitive salary of circa £55,000 - open to negotiation on this for the correct candidate 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off Comprehensive healthcare plans Hybrid working arrangement - 2-3 days in office Flexible start and finish times Central, easily accessible by public transport - 5 minutes from the train station! Vouchers and employee discounts Send us your CV below, or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. 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.

Salary/Rate: Up to £45000 per annum + hybrid working Job type: Perm Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire About the Role Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a reputable Sheffield-based organisation that is looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Manager following an internal promotion. This South Yorkshire-based role will be pivotal in ensuring the effective operation of the Purchase Ledger function throughout the organisation. The key duties will involve overseeing various process and efficiency improvements, involvement in a new system implementation and developing a supportive team. What will you be doing? Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, with controls to protect the integrity of the volume and range of financial transactions overseen. Ensure monthly supplier reconciliations are completed on all accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner to keep accounts up to date. Ensure the weekly payment run is accurate and paid on time through robust controls and appropriate review and follow up. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and key internal and external stakeholders, regularly liaising to ensure effective ways of working and process adherence. Be the stakeholder's main point of contact and resolve queries. Manage and resolve Email Management System query queues to agreed SLAs. Work as part of a senior leadership team, providing reports and analysis, mitigating risks and contributing to shared tasks and projects. High volume transactional processing ensuring that the charity's policies and processes are adhered to and that financial and reputational risk is minimized. Apply subject-specific technical expertise and insight, initiative and judgement to ensure high standards of enquiry resolution and process adherence and compliance are achieved. Ensure evolving technical requirements are recorded, process-mapped and agreed with stakeholders to maintain ongoing compliance. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, accounting standards and policies. Understand and work within GDPR and confidentiality practices. Foster and maintain a spirit of continuous development, aiming to improve service delivery to customers and create a positive working environment for team members. Establish, lead, guide and develop the purchase ledger team. Implement a performance management culture in line with policies, with regular 1-1s, performance and development reviews and team meetings documented with outcomes and actions. What skills are we looking for? Experience of running a large accounts payable function and the operation of a strong financial control environment. Experience of working with large, complex finance data sets, and managing month and year-end finance processes. Experience in leading people through organisation, process and technology change. In-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting principles with demonstrable experience of leading a team to deliver within these parameters. What's on offer? Hybrid, flexible working. 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years. Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. Send us your CV below or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. 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 note 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 extensive experience in accounting and finance recruitment. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we cover South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and related roles.

A recruitment agency in Sheffield is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to oversee the purchase ledger function and lead a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounts payable, managing complex finance data sets, and leading through change. The role offers hybrid working, 33 days holiday, and various employee discounts. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders are essential for success in this position.