We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Accountant for an Industrial Services firm in Tadcaster as they look to strengthen their Group Finance team. This role will lead a small team and take ownership of group reporting, month-end and year-end close, balance sheet integrity, and the coordination of the audit process.
Key responsibilities as Finance Manager will include:
* Report to the Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the CFO
* Lead the preparation and coordination of monthly management accounts
* Advise on monthly reporting and year-end financial submissions
* Review and challenge Group balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity
* Strengthen and maintain effective accounting controls and governance frameworks
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
* Support the UK external audit process by ensuring timely, accurate responses to audit queries
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
* Experience of working in manufacturing, engineering, or similar industrial environments
* Prior experience in a Finance Manager role is highly advantageous
* Strong technical accounting expertise and knowledge of UK accounting standards
* Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders across complex entities, and systems.
* Demonstrated leadership capability, with a proven track record in managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
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.
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