Interim Senior Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is recruiting a Senior Management Accountant for a well-established Leeds-based legal firm on a fixed-term contract. The role focuses on delivering accurate month-end reporting, preparing detailed budgets and forecasts, and providing ad hoc financial analysis.

Leadership experience overseeing a small team of part-qualified accountants is advantageous. The successful candidate will be integral to mentoring and supporting professional development within the finance team,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management accounting expertise.
• Strong month-end reporting experience.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Ad hoc financial analysis skills.
• Leadership experience supervising a small team of part-qualified accountants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting for the business.
• Lead and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to inform decision-making.
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff.

Job description

This well-established and highly recognisable legal firm, based in the heart of Leeds, is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team on a fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will bring strong management accounting expertise, with responsibility for delivering accurate and timely month-end reporting, as well as supporting the business through the preparation of detailed budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Previous leadership experience would be advantageous, as the role includes oversight of a small team of part-qualified accountants. You will play an active role in mentoring, coaching, and supporting their ongoing professional development.

This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a respected brand and strong reputation within its sector.

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