Finance Supervisor

Sewell Wallis is excited to be working with a leading manufacturing business who are based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Due to increased workload load they are looking for a Finance Supervisor who will supervise an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Assistant. The role will initially be a 6-month contract but could potentially get extended.

The right candidate will be an experienced Accountant who has at least 1-2 years of supervisory experience.

What will you be doing?

• Supervise daily operations of the account's ledger team, including both accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Ensure all ledger entries are accurately recorded and reconciled with supporting documentation.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and account adjustments.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors reports and ensure timely follow-ups or payments.
• The Finance Supervisor will assist with the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to ledger team members.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve ledger discrepancies.

What skills are we looking for?

• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity (ideally in a similar Finance Supervisor role).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, ledger management, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a medium to large organisation or shared services environment.

Whats on offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Free parking.

Apply below, or for more information, contact Lewis Walker.

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.