Sharp Consultancy

Senior Group Finance Opportunity Global Brand This highly recognised global organisation is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation across its finance function. As a result of continued growth and internal progression, an opportunity has arisen for an accomplished senior finance professional to take ownership of several key Group-level responsibilities. This role requires a technically strong finance leader with a comprehensive understanding of IFRS and current FRS reporting standards. You will play a pivotal role in leading the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timelines are effectively managed, responsibilities are clearly defined, and reporting procedures remain robust, efficient, and fully compliant. Working closely with both the Tax function and external auditors, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance. You will also oversee the organisation's financial control framework, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement. Joining a high-performing team committed to delivering world-class financial services, you will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise and judgement will directly influence business performance and strategic decision-making. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognised brand. ? If you're looking for a position that combines technical excellence, leadership, and genuine career opportunity, I would welcome a confidential conversation to discuss the role in more detail. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Sharp Consultancy are working with a successful business in South Sheffield who are looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller on an initial 9 month contract. This is a hands on role where you'll be joining a busy finance team and playing a key part in bringing down an existing aged debt backlog. The business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of their workload and make an immediate impact. There is also the view of permanent employment once the initial contract has been completed and the backlog has been brought under control. What will you be doing? The role is varied and will cover a broad range of credit control and transactional finance duties, including: Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and reducing aged debt Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email Allocating cash and keeping customer accounts up to date Raising invoices using an ERP system Completing account reconciliations Investigating and resolving payment and account queries Using Excel to analyse and manage financial information Working closely with internal teams and customers to resolve outstanding issues Helping improve processes and maintain accurate financial records What are we looking for? We're looking for an experienced Credit Controller who is confident working in a busy environment and can get up to speed quickly. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in a Credit Control role Experience chasing debt by both phone and email Good knowledge of cash allocation and account reconciliations Experience raising invoices Previous experience using an ERP or finance system Good Excel skills Strong communication and relationship-building skills A proactive approach and the ability to work independently The availability to start at short notice This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking for a role where they can make a genuine impact quickly, with the potential for the position to become permanent. If you're available immediately and this sounds like the right opportunity for you, get in touch with Sharp Consultancy today. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

A long established, regionally significant and growing firm of accountants has this lovely role on offer. Your primary responsibilities will be to manage an experienced group of accountants producing accounts, other financial information and tax returns for owner managers for a sizeable client base (NOT external audit) AND manage the relationships with key clients. As the sizeable salary suggests, this is very much a senior management role and hence will require you to be a fully qualified accountant (with current membership) and extensive, recent experience within professional practice in a management role where accounts production is a key part of your/your team's responsibilities. The role is office based. You will need to be a capable people manager with excellent interpersonal skills so that your clients will quickly see you as a trusted advisor who can help them achieve their own business goals. In return you'll enjoy the responsibility that comes with the role and a generous salary working for a firm with a great future. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Sharp Consultancy is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team based in Doncaster. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in their career and gain further exposure across a broad range of accounting duties, whilst benefiting from a hybrid working pattern. Working closely with the wider finance team, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the accounts function, supporting with month-end and ensuring the financial information is accurate and up to date. Key responsibilities Supporting with month-end processes and reporting Preparing and posting journals Bank and balance sheet reconciliations Accruals and prepayments Supporting with accounts payable and receivable Assisting with VAT returns Maintaining accurate financial records Investigating and resolving discrepancies and queries Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis About you We're looking for someone with previous experience within an accounts or finance environment who is keen to develop their knowledge and take on more responsibility. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant position Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping Experience with reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments Strong Excel skills Good attention to detail and a methodical approach Excellent communication skills The ability to work independently while also contributing to a wider finance team AAT study or a desire to progress with your accounting qualifications would be advantageous, but isn't essential. Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team in Doncaster, offering a hybrid working pattern and salary of up to £35,000. If you're an Accounts Assistant looking for more responsibility, or an Assistant Accountant looking for a new challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Sharp Consultancy are working with a small business based in Leeds who are looking to add a Purchase Ledger Clerk to their small finance team. This is a stand-alone Purchase Ledger position forming part of a wider finance team and will involve full management of the end-to-end Purchase Ledger function where you will report directly to the financial Controller. Duties of the role are to include: Take full ownership of the purchase ledger function, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. Process and accurately record purchase invoices within the Sage accounting system. Perform regular reconciliation of the purchase ledger against supplier statements, investigating and resolving variances. Reconcile maintenance costs against estimates within the Oracle database, escalating discrepancies to the Maintenance team where necessary. Prepare supplier payment runs for review and approval by the Accountant and Financial Controller, ensuring timely and accurate payments. Produce supplier remittance advices and provide payment information upon request. Manage stock levels of office essentials, including stationery, refreshments and other consumable supplies. Source and procure office and facilities-related supplies, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness and value for money. Oversee supplier contract renewals, monitoring service standards and negotiating value-driven agreements across areas such as energy, waste management and facilities services. Act as the primary point of contact for supplier and purchase ledger queries, ensuring prompt and effective resolution. Provide general administrative and finance support to the wider team, assisting with monthly processes and ad hoc tasks as required. Handle incoming telephone enquiries professionally, resolving queries efficiently and delivering a high standard of customer service. Adhere to company health and safety standards, policies and procedures, ensuring all duties are carried out with due care and attention. Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs. We would like to hear from candidates with the following skills / experience: Previous experience in a similar Purchase Ledger position Methodical and process driven, proactive and energetic High levels of attention to detail and accuracy Good numeracy & literacy skills Good IT skills, including an understanding of Microsoft packages This is a great opportunity to join a supportive finance team that will give the role holder the autonomy to perform an end to end Purchase Ledger position and offer clear sight lines and access to the Financial Controller. Immediate interviews are available for suitable candidates. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Management Accountant - Maternity Cover Barnsley c.£45,-Month Contract November Start We're working with a well-established client in Barnsley who is looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant on a 15-month maternity cover contract, starting in November. This is a great opportunity for a confident management accountant who is comfortable taking ownership of the month-end process and producing accurate, meaningful management information for the business. You do not need to be fully qualified for this role. We're happy to consider candidates who are part-qualified (PQ), qualified by experience (QBE), or fully qualified, provided you have solid hands-on experience producing management accounts. Working as part of the finance team, you'll be responsible for a broad range of management accounting duties, including: Producing accurate monthly management accounts Preparing and posting month-end journals and completing month-end processes Balance sheet reconciliations and control account reviews Variance analysis against budgets and forecasts Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process Providing financial analysis and management information to key stakeholders Monitoring costs and investigating significant variances Assisting with cash flow and financial reporting Supporting year-end processes and the external audit Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and processes Providing general support to the wider finance team as required If you're an experienced Management Accountant available for a 15-month maternity cover opportunity in the Barnsley area, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Sharp Consultancy is pleased to be working in partnership with an established and growing UK business on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant. This is a role we feel will particularly appeal to a qualified accountant looking for a genuine step forward in their career not simply another move, but an opportunity to take on greater responsibility, broaden their commercial exposure and work closely with a dynamic, growth focused Finance Director. You'll have the opportunity to understand the business, challenge performance, improve processes and work closely with the Finance Director across a range of financial and commercial priorities. The opportunity Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of the management accounting function and play an important role in providing the financial information and insight needed to support continued growth. Your responsibilities will include: Taking ownership of the monthly management accounts and month-end close Producing P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow forecasting Providing analysis and commentary around performance, variances and trends Supporting working capital management and wider financial planning Maintaining strong financial controls and reconciliations Supporting year-end, audit and VAT requirements Overseeing monthly payroll processes Working closely with operational teams to understand financial performance Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting Supporting the Finance Director with wider projects and business improvement initiatives Providing day-to-day guidance and support to members of the wider finance team About you You'll ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with solid experience across management accounts, month-end, budgeting and forecasting. You'll be technically strong, commercially curious and confident communicating with people outside of finance. Most importantly, you'll have ambition. We're looking for someone who doesn't want to stand still and is motivated by the opportunity to develop their career alongside a growing business and an ambitious Finance Director. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

A well established and growing Sheffield based business is looking to appoint an experienced Part time Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function and provide clear, commercially focussed financial insight to the senior management team. This is a genuinely broad role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail but can also step back and understand the bigger commercial picture. Reporting into the COO, you'll have ownership across the day-to-day finance function, while playing an important role in supporting the wider business as it continues to develop and grow. The role You'll take responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, alongside maintaining strong financial controls across the business. There is also a strong commercial element to the position. You'll work closely with the CEO, COO and senior managers, providing analysis around profitability, margins, costs and performance, as well as helping the wider business understand the financial impact of operational and commercial decisions. The role will also oversee transactional finance activity, including purchase and sales ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations and balance sheet controls, alongside responsibility for VAT, year-end accounts and liaison with external accountants and advisers. As the business continues to develop existing services and explore new opportunities, you'll also have the opportunity to support financial modelling, business cases, new contracts and investment decisions. What we're looking for We're looking for someone with strong management accounting or financial management experience who is comfortable taking ownership rather than simply producing accounts. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent would be desirable, although suitably experienced qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered. Most importantly, you'll be commercially minded, hands-on and confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Why consider it? The attraction of this role is the level of ownership and influence it offers, alongside the flexibility of a part-time position. You'll have genuine visibility across the business, working closely with senior management and having the opportunity to shape the quality of financial information, processes and controls as the Group continues to evolve. For an experienced Finance Manager looking for a part-time opportunity where they can make a tangible difference, this offers considerably more scope than a traditional part-time finance position. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.