Company Accountant

Sharp Consultancy are pleased to be working with a niche manufacturing SME, part of a larger and well-established group, to recruit a Company Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys being at the heart of a business and wants to take real ownership of the finance function.

With a turnover of circa £2 million, this role will see you take full responsibility for the production of management accounts while acting as the strong number two on site. Reporting into an experienced Group Financial Controller, you’ll be the go-to person for all transactional finance and day-to-day finance queries across the business.

This is a fully site-based role (five days on site) and would suit someone who enjoys being embedded within operations. If you’re looking for a position you can truly make your own, this is it.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will oversee the day-to-day finance function and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the business unit.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with full commentary

• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of the general ledger

• Overseeing purchase and sales ledger activities

• Managing cash flow and supporting budgeting processes

• VAT returns and statutory compliance support

• Acting as the first point of contact for finance-related queries on site

• Supporting transactional processing where required

• Liaising with group finance and contributing to group reporting requirements

• Identifying and implementing process improvements

• A pivotal number two role within a growing SME

• The opportunity to take ownership of the finance function

• Direct exposure to an experienced Group Financial Controller

• Backing and stability of a larger group structure

• A role you can shape and develop

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience

• Experience producing full management accounts

• Strong understanding of transactional finance processes

• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a standalone capacity

• Confident communicator who can engage with operational teams

• Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware

If you’re looking for a broad, hands-on role within a niche manufacturing business where you can truly add value and make an impact, apply today!

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.