Job Description
Interim Finance Manager - 8 Month FTC
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Start Date: July 2025
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on behalf of a leading international business to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for an 8-month fixed-term contract, based in Barnsley.
This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for the full finance function of the UK trading business, as well as oversight of an overseas entity. You'll manage a range of core finance duties, including month-end, audit preparation, budgeting, and team leadership, while also working closely with external stakeholders and payroll providers.
Key Responsibilities Include:
UK Operations:
* Full month-end close and reporting for the UK business
* Weekly cash flow forecasting and debtor reporting
* Weekly payment run preparation and bank approvals
* Quarterly VAT returns
* Annual preparation of P11Ds and statutory accounts
* Coordination of external audit
* Posting of intercompany recharges
* Budgeting and forecasting activities
* Monthly HR reporting and pension uploads
* Review of AR, AP, and banking ledgers
Overseas Entity (Europe-Based):
* Day-to-day finance transactions including banking and invoice postings
* Ensuring supplier payments are made on time
* Cash flow forecasting and full month-end process
* Liaising with local finance service providers
* Supporting annual audit and budgeting processes
Additional Responsibilities:
* Managing a team of two (AP/AR Assistant and Financial Accountant)
* Overseeing payroll payments and journals across both entities
* Regular liaison with external payroll providers
* Ad hoc reporting and finance support to Group and internal departments
Person Specification:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE
* Proven experience in financial reporting and audit prep
* Confident managing month-end processes and team oversight
* Strong attention to detail and stakeholder management
* Available to start in July 2025