Assistant Management Accountant

Salary/Rate:£34,000 - £39,000 per annum
Job type:Contract
Location:Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Business Sector:Accountancy & Finance
Job ref:JV/6901
Post Date:September 2, 2026
Short description:
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a busy and established people-centric organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a supportive finance team and play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the month-end and wider financial accounting processes.
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About the Role

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a busy and established people-centric organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a supportive finance team and play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the month-end and wider financial accounting processes.

What will you be doing?

  • Supporting the month-end close process
  • Preparing and posting journals
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Processing and posting sales ledger invoices
  • Preparing and maintaining accruals and prepayments, including utilities
  • Supporting the Finance Manager with wider finance duties and ad hoc reporting
  • Ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and processed within agreed deadlines

What are we looking for?

  • We’re looking for a QBE or part-qualified Management Accountant with a strong understanding of month-end processes and financial accounting.
  • Strong communication, both verbal and written.
  • You’ll be a proactive and organised individual, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
  • Short notice period, immediate start or 1 week’s notice.

What's on Offer?

  • £34,000 – £39,000 salary
  • 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
  • Hybrid working, with 3 days per week on site
  • Free parking
  • Opportunity to join a busy and supportive finance team
  • A varied role with exposure across the wider finance function

If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a 12-month FTC in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your CV below or contact Jemima Vibert 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. 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.

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