Temp to Perm Finance Manager – Starting January 2026

Express Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Temp to Perm Finance Manager starting January 2026. This role involves managing finance operations, ensuring compliance, and producing accurate management accounts. The ideal candidate must be fully AAT or ACCA qualified with proficiency in Xero. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, VAT returns, and maintaining organized financial records. The role offers working hours Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with early finishes on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finance tasks using Xero.
• Strong attention to detail in bookkeeping.
• Ability to manage finance operations in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations and ownership of Xero.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Complete VAT returns and manage compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in Xero

Bookkeeping skills

Ability to produce monthly accounts

Understanding of VAT and financial processes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Fully AAT or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero accounting system

Job description

Temp to Perm Finance Manager – Starting January 2026

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Rate: c£18 / per hour (D.O.E)

Posted: 1 day ago

Category: Temporary Jobs

The successful applicant will play a strategic role in the business, supporting Operations Managers and Directors with their finance functions and therefore they will ideally have experience of working in a small team.

The ideal candidate will be fully AAT or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) and will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage finance tasks using Xero, and due to the nature of the role, it’s essential that you have experience of using this package.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, acting as the main owner of the Xero accounting system
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts in collaboration with Operations Managers and Directors
• Complete and manage VAT returns, ensuring full compliance and timely submissions
• Prepare and maintain accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and other routine bookkeeping duties
• Liaise with a small team of Finance Assistants and support with responsibilities as needed
• Maintain organised financial records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal controls
• Assist in streamlining finance processes and improving financial reporting accuracy
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal policies

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Xero, including managing all core functions
• Bookkeeping skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to produce monthly accounts and supporting schedules to a high standard
• Understanding of VAT, accruals, prepayments and other financial processes
• Communication and organisational skills, ability to meet strict timescale deadlines

Vacancy Summary

Hours: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm, early finish on a Friday

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Job Type: Temp to Perm subject to 12 consecutive weeks in Temporary employment