Interim Accountant

Pratap Partnership; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Sheffield-based business is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to support a period of growth. The successful candidate will prepare monthly management accounts and liaise with external auditors while collaborating with operational stakeholders to improve financial visibility. This role is crucial in driving improvements in cash flow management and providing financial information to project teams. Strong financial expertise and experience in decision-making support are essential.

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.

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 functions 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 foreca...