Assistant Financial Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller for a private equity-backed SME in Sheffield. This key role focuses on financial systems development, management accounts production, and mentoring junior staff, offering significant growth potential in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Hybrid and Flexible Working

Development into Financial Controller Role

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification.
• Experience in an SME or fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts including variance analysis.
• Develop financial systems and internal controls.
• Manage a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast.
• Oversee financial operations with the Finance Director.
• Mentor junior finance team members.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

Internal Controls

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is proud to be working with a well-established, private equity-backed SME based in Sheffield. Our client is a market leader in its field, offering expert-led services to a diverse client base. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a talented and driven Assistant Financial Controller to support their finance function.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a key role with a strong focus on developing financial systems, producing full management accounts, and managing a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast. You’ll also play a vital part in mentoring junior team members and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to step into a role with real impact and long-term progression in a modern, forward-thinking environment.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support the Finance Director in overseeing all financial operations and planning

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary

• Lead the development of financial systems, processes, and internal controls

• Prepare and maintain a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles

• Manage stakeholder relationships including operational teams

• Mentor and support two junior finance team members

• Handle weekly payroll inputs and payments

• Ensure compliance with tax obligations and timely HMRC submissions

• Support the external audit process as a key point of contact

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

• Experience in an SME or fast-paced environment preferred

What’s on offer:

• £55,000 - £60,000

• Hybrid and Flexible Working

• 7% Employer pension contribution

• Development into Financial Controller Role

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700 or 07496 364678.

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. 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.