Deputy Finance Manager

Deputy Finance ManagerSalary/Rate:£35,000 - £38,000 + hybrid Job type:ContractLocation:Sheffield, South YorkshireBusiness Sector:Accountancy & FinanceJob ref:LB/6960Post Date:October 27, 2026Short description:Sewell Wallis are working with a well established business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who have an opportunity for a Deputy Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 4 month Fixed Term Contract. This role will involve a variety of work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and cashflow as well as involvement in some ad hoc project work. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar position and be available to commence a role on short notice. ApplyCreate Job AlertScroll

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Lawrie BaconAssistant Manager | Part & Newly Qualified Finance[phone removed][email removed]

About the Role

Sewell Wallis are working with a well established business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which has an opportunity for a Deputy Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 4 month Fixed Term Contract.

This Deputy Finance Manger role will involve a variety of work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and cashflow as well as involvement in some ad hoc project work. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar position and be available to commence a role on short notice.

What will you be doing?

• You will support the Finance Operations Manager in ensuring accurate, efficient and timely processing of all financial transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, review bank reconciliations, complete month-end tasks, manage weekly payment runs, and ensure new vendor and customer accounts comply with SSC processes.
• You will also drive process improvements within the transactional processing team, implementing policies, KPIs, and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Train and support internal teams in finance systems and procedures; manage finance system upgrades and enhancements.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in a senior role within transactional finance
• Experience in financial procedures and best practices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders
• The ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal supervision

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave and bank holidays.

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. 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. 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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