Temp to Perm Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading Building Services firm seeks a Management Accountant in Sheffield on a Temp to Perm basis. The ideal candidate will be AAT or ACCA qualified and proficient in Xero, managing finance operations effectively. Responsibilities include producing monthly management accounts, handling VAT returns, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role demands strong bookkeeping skills and attention to detail while supporting a team. Competitive hourly rate offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing finance functions in a small team.
• Ability to prepare and maintain financial records.
• Experience ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations using Xero.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Complete and manage VAT returns.
• Prepare and maintain accruals and reconciliations.
• Liaise with Finance Assistants for support as needed.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Xero

Strong bookkeeping skills

Ability to produce monthly accounts

Solid understanding of VAT

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Fully AAT or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Express Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading Building Services firm, supporting with their search for a Management Accountant on a Temp to Perm basis working from their office based in Sheffield. The successful applicant will play a strategic role in the business, supporting Operations Managers and Directors with their finance functions and therefore 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 efficiently manage the whole finance function using Xero, and due to the nature of the role, it’s essential that you have experience of using this package.

• 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

• Advanced proficiency in Xero, including managing all core functions
• Strong bookkeeping skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to produce monthly accounts and supporting schedules to a high standard
• Solid understanding of VAT, accruals, prepayments and other financial processes
• Strong communication and organisational skills, ability to meet strict timescale deadlines

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: M to F, 40 hours per week, 35 hours paid, 1 hour lunch

Salary: c£19.00 per hour D.O.E

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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