Sewell Wallis is currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business.This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies. What will you be doing? The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice).Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis.Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances).Produce timely and accurate management accounts under the company''s reporting deadlines.Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures.Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions.Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls.Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies.Support ..... full job details .....