Sharp Consultancy are just about to go to market with a brand-new opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a recognised manufacturer in Chesterfield on a permanent basis. This opportunity will be ideal for those looking to take ownership of an SME finance function and influence strategic decision making. Our client is a prominent UK manufacturer specialising in the design and production of high-quality components, with strong ties to aerospace and defence. The business has a strong international footprint - operating across the UK, Europe and the USA. The role will predominantly include full accounts prep including management and year-end accounts and ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes. Duties and responsibilities to include: * Production of monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis and commentary * Management of end-to-end financial processes * Act as Number one in Finance * Ownership of intercompany transactions across the wider group * Completion and review of statutory accounts including VAT * Ownership of Budgeting and Forecasting processes Person specification: * ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or Qualified by Experience * Experience of working within an SME finance function For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Adam Thomas on (phone number removed). 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