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Sewell Wallis is currently supporting a well-established business based in Wakefield in their search for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will provide key support to the transactional finance function, dealing predominately with Accounts Payable (80%) and some Accounts Receivable. Please note that the site is not easily accessible via public transport, so a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is extremely beneficial. What will you be doing? Processing invoices, for accurate reporting and recording of required budgetary information in line with Company guidelines Track all office costs to recover VAT Deal with day-to-day accounting queries - investigating and problem solving any issues independently. Set-up new suppliers Weekly Payruns Bank reconciliations Weekly / Monthly Aged Debt reporting & reconciliations Creating and maintaining efficient administration systems and procedures, including setting up and maintaining files and records in a confidential manner. What skills do you need? Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role. Excellent problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Computer literate - particularly Excel and finance packages. Experience with Microsoft dynamics would be highly beneficial. Able to work proactively and hit the ground running. Ideally AAT qualified or currently studying. What's on Offer? Up to £30,000 depending on experience. Free on-site parking. Flexible working arrangements - Hybrid and flexible start / finish times. Friendly and supportive team environment. To apply for this role, please submit your application below. For more information, contact Emma at Sewell Wallis. 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

Management Accountant (Finance Business Partner) The Company A growing FMCG manufacturing business with a strong five-year growth strategy is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner to support its expanding operations. The role will strengthen the finance team and play an important part in driving performance across the business. Role Purpose Reporting to the Financial Business Controller, you will take ownership of monthly management accounts, cost and margin analysis, and financial reporting. You will work closely with Operations, Commercial, and NPD teams, using financial insight to support decision-making across the UK and Europe. The role combines hands-on management accounting with value-adding business partnering and continuous improvement activity. Key Responsibilities Management Accounts & Reporting Produce monthly management accounts and cost reports with clear, meaningful commentary. Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and ongoing cashflow analysis. Monitor working capital performance, identifying variances and recommending actions. Support group reporting requirements and contribute to improvements in reporting processes. Costing & Margin Analysis Maintain and update product costings, ensuring accurate material, labour, and overhead data. Analyse product and customer margins, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide financial support for NPD, including feasibility, costing, and pricing proposals. Carry out standard costing reviews and variance analysis (usage, yield, waste). Business Partnering Work closely with Operations, Commercial, and NPD teams to explain financial performance and support decision-making. Challenge assumptions, provide insight on cost drivers, and help assess the financial impact of initiatives. Support commercial teams with customer discussions, pricing models, and margin improvement plans. Systems & Process Improvement Maintain accurate costing and financial data in the ERP system. Support development of internal dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI). Contribute to process improvement activities across the finance function. Assist with stock-takes, inventory controls, audit support, and capital expenditure tracking. Skills & Experience Qualified or finalist (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). Strong background in management accounts, costing, and financial analysis. Experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment. Confident communicator able to influence and work effectively with non-finance teams. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly. Advanced Excel skills; ERP and Power BI exposure is beneficial. Personal Attributes Analytical, proactive, and commercially aware. Able to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively. Collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. TPBN1_UKTJ

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