Interim Accountant - 9 month contract

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Sheffield seeks an Interim Finance Manager to enhance financial processes and support key financial decision-making. You'll prepare monthly accounts, improve cashflow management, liaise with auditors, and contribute to budgeting efforts. Qualified accountants with a background in SMEs are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and make a significant impact on the finance function.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Experience in an SME or mid-sized business environment.
• Ability to enhance and develop finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with reconciliations.
• Drive improvements in cashflow management and forecasting.
• Provide accurate financial information to project teams.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to improve visibility.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and tax advisors.
• Contribute to budgeting and planning processes.
• Support finance process development as the business grows.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA)

Experience in SME or mid-sized business

Finance process development

Job description

Overview

A well-established Sheffield-based business with a strong reputation as both a product provider and employer is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to support a period of growth following the award of two new contracts.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the finance function’s position as a true business partner, supporting financial, commercial and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including full balance sheet reconciliations
• Driving improvements in working capital, cashflow management, forecasting and KPI reporting
• Providing timely, accurate financial information to project and commercial teams
• Supporting and collaborating with operational stakeholders to improve financial visibility and control
• Liaising with external auditors, banking partners and tax advisors
• Contributing to the annual budgeting, planning and forecasting process
• Supporting the development of finance processes and controls as the business grows

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA)
• Experience gained within an SME or mid-sized business environment
• Comfortable reviewing, enhancing and developing finance processes and procedures
• Able to start at short notice