Sewell Wallis are 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 who put their people first. We looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing of the team as they work through their professional studies. What will you be doing? 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 companies 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 both internal and external ..... full job details .....