Financial Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Sheffield is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join their team. Responsibilities include full production of statutory accounts, month-end reporting, managing cashflow processes, and creating budgets. This role is ideal for candidates looking to transition from practice into a structured business environment. Applicants must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified. The company offers a salary between £50,000 - £55,000 and various benefits including private healthcare and flexible working options.

Benefits

Salary between £50,000 - £55,000

2 days WFH

Private pension

Private healthcare

25 days AL + 8 BH

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong understanding of statutory accounting principles.
• Experience in financial reporting and cashflow management.

Responsibilities

• Full production of statutory accounts.
• Support monthly reporting and processes.
• Manage cashflow and operational objectives.
• Create annual budgets and business plans.

Skills

ACA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

CIMA Qualified

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected organisation that has consistently demonstrated its reputation as an outstanding employer within its sector.

Our client, a leading service provider based in Sheffield, is seeking a talented and ambitious Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of month‑end and year‑end reporting, including the preparation of statutory accounts and forecasts, while driving improvements to existing reporting processes. This is a hands‑on role offering full responsibility for financial reporting and the opportunity to influence and enhance the business’s financial controls and systems.

This opportunity is ideal for those ready to make their first move from practice into a supportive, structured business environment, as well as experienced industry professionals seeking a fresh challenge within a modern and forward‑thinking organisation. We have a long‑standing relationship with this business and can confidently recommend them as an employer of choice.

Benefits to include:

• Salary between £50,000 - £55,000
• 2 days WFH
• Private pension
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days AL + 8 BH

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Full production of statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting principles and legislation
• Support the delivery of month‑end reporting, streamlining processes where necessary
• Management of cashflow processes to ensure operational objectives are met
• Production of annual budgets and business plans
• Creation of monthly forecast and responsibility for quarterly reforecasting process – reporting on variances for board members and other senior stakeholders
• Responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts including review of journal and GL balances
• Work closely with senior leaders to provide financial insight

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

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. 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.