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Sewell Wallis is really pleased to be representing an organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire who we have historically placed with and have seen fantastic results in the careers of those individuals.
They are currently looking for support on a 6-month FTC for an Accounts Supervisor overseeing Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions.
What will you be doing?
- Supervise daily operations of the accounts 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.
- 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.
- The Accounts Supervisor will liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve ledger discrepancies.
What skills do you need?
- Experience in a supervisory/senior role
- Understanding of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions
- Technically proficient including Excel (v lookups, pivots)
- Available on short notice
What's on offer?
- Central location within commutable distance to Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster.
- Supportive and progressive environment with a really strong mentor in place
- Development and experience opportunities
- Potential extension/alternative opportunities within the wider team
Apply below or for more information contact Hannah Sharp.
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.
