Sewell Wallis is partnering with a leading South Yorkshire PE-backed business in Sheffield, who are seeking a highly skilled Project Accountant to join their team on a 9-12 month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute during a pivotal growth phase for the company, combining essential accounting duties with a focus on process automation, system integration, and driving continuous improvements.If you have a strong background in change management and systems automation, this role is ideal for you, as you''ll be key to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual tasks across the business.What will you be doing?Lead projects focused on streamlining finance processes and minimising manual work.Champion system adoption by encouraging wider use of Sage Intacct and Salesforce in finance workflows.Act as a change agent, influencing key stakeholders and embedding best practices.Support the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journals, accruals, and prepayments.Assist with monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and collaboration with the Management Accountant.Maintain and reconcile balance sheet control accounts, resolving discrepancies as needed.Process monthly payroll for approximately 140 employees across two companies using Sage, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation.Manage supplier relationships and resolve queries, ensuring timely payments within internal authorisation limits.Prepare and process ..... full job details .....