Interim Financial Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant on a long-term interim basis to join our finance team in Leeds. The role reports to the Financial Controller and CFO and requires robust technical accounting expertise with a credible track record in fast-paced environments.

You will maintain cash flow forecasts, prepare month-end journals, VAT returns, Intrastat, year-end statutory accounts, and support internal reporting while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• Experienced in financial accounting within a fast-paced business environment
• Comfortable stepping into interim assignments and making an immediate impact
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly site and consolidated cash flow forecasts, partnering closely with the Financial Controller and CFO
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance across the business
• Oversee the day-to-day management of HIF accounts
• Prepare and post month-end journals
• Complete quarterly VAT returns
• Manage monthly Intrastat submissions
• Coordinate national statistics reporting requirements
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts
• Support a range of ad hoc financial reporting requests
• Mentor, support and develop junior members of the finance team
• Build strong and effective working relationships across the wider business
• Assist in driving process improvements and efficiency in financial reporting

Skills

Interim experience

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA

Job description

This innovative and rapidly growing business has achieved remarkable success over the past several years. A genuine market disruptor, they have established themselves through a fresh, forward-thinking approach that continues to set them apart from their competitors. Alongside their impressive commercial growth, they have cultivated an exceptional workplace culture and remain deeply committed to their core values and people-first ethos.

As a result of continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the finance team on a long-term interim basis, with an immediate start available.

Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA), you will be a proven interim finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments, quickly establishes credibility, and delivers value from day one. Working as a senior member of the finance function, you will play a key role in overseeing financial accounting activities and will report directly to both the Financial Controller and CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly site and consolidated cash flow forecasts, partnering closely with the Financial Controller and CFO

• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance across the business

• Oversee the day-to-day management of HIF accounts

• Prepare and post month-end journals

• Complete quarterly VAT returns

• Manage monthly Intrastat submissions

• Coordinate national statistics reporting requirements

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts

• Support a range of ad hoc financial reporting requests

• Mentor, support and develop junior members of the finance team

• Build strong and effective working relationships across the wider business

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)

• Experienced in financial accounting within a fast-paced business environment

• Comfortable stepping into interim assignments and making an immediate impact

• Strong technical accounting knowledge

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently

This is a long-term interim opportunity offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing the chance to join a highly successful business during an exciting phase of continued growth.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.