Interim Management Accountant

Our client is a highly respected and established business with an excellent reputation in its sector. Following a sustained period of growth, the company is investing in new systems, processes, and improvements across its finance function.

As a result, an exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced and versatile finance professional to join the team and provide additional support during this period of positive change.

This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or a highly experienced QBE professional who is comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

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• Hands-on preparation of monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, journal postings, and overhead analysis.
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• Working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure all financial reporting is delivered accurately and on time.
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• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
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• Overseeing the monthly payroll process from start to finish, including providing technical payroll guidance when required.
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• Managing all payroll-related reporting and reconciliations, including pensions and Attachment of Earnings (AOE) deductions.
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• Responsibility for year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds.
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• Supporting short- to medium-term cash flow management.
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• Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements, including PAYE and Class 1A/1B National Insurance obligations.
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• Monitoring and maintaining accurate cost allocation across individual revenue streams.
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About You

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• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or experienced QBE.
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• Strong all-round finance and payroll experience.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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• Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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• Strong working knowledge of Sage and Excel.
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• Available to start at short notice or immediately.
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Interested?

If you're looking to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its development and can make an immediate impact, I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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.

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.