Interim Financial Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a short-term assignment. The role includes leading year-end accounts preparation, managing audits, and overseeing compliance with UK accounting standards. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with team mentoring experience and familiarity with Xero being advantageous. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a fascinating business environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Ability to mentor a small team.
• Experience of the Xero system is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of year-end accounts and manage the audit process.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Review and distribute monthly management accounts.
• Oversee quarterly VAT returns and ensure accurate submission.
• Manage and support a small finance team.
• Maintain and update cashflow forecasts.
• Enhance financial processes and reporting efficiency.
• Act as a key contact for auditors and banking partners.
• Provide financial reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Team mentoring

Experience with Xero

Job description

Overview

An interesting and highly successful business in Harrogate seeks an experienced Financial Controller for an initial 3-6 month assignment whilst they hire a permanent person.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of year-end accounts and manage the audit process across multiple entities.

• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory obligations.

• Review and distribute monthly management accounts within agreed timelines.

• Oversee quarterly VAT returns and ensure accurate, timely submission.

• Manage and support a small finance team, fostering collaboration and development.

• Maintain and update cashflow forecasts, identifying cost-saving initiatives.

• Enhance financial processes, reporting efficiency, and systems

• Act as a key point of contact for auditors, tax consultants, and banking partners.

• Provide clear, insightful financial reporting to the Group Managing Director and senior leadership.

Qualifications

To be considered you will likely be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a proven track record in a similar role. The ability to mentor a small team and experience of the Xero system would be advantageous.

Opportunity details

This is a great opportunity to join a fascinating business but please only apply if you have the relevant skills plus you’re available to start ASAP.

About the recruiting company

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.

How to apply

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.