Interim Senior Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing Leeds-based business on an interim basis.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process, leading and developing the finance team, and driving improvements across financial reporting and controls. This position offers significant exposure across the business, working closely with stakeholders to enhance financial processes, improve cash flow forecasting, and support ongoing growth initiatives.

• Sales and gross margin analysis

• Overhead reporting and variance analysis

• Accruals and prepayments

• Intercompany loan reconciliations

• Balance sheet reconciliations and valuations

• Stock reconciliations and provision calculations

• Preparation of board reporting packs

• Prepare and submit VAT returns for the UK, Germany, France and Spain

• Reconcile VAT returns to the trial balance

• Prepare and submit Intrastat returns

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and tax regulations

• Deliver accurate cash flow forecasting and reporting

• Support the management of cash outflows across the business

• Oversee the administration of foreign exchange contracts

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline and accelerate month-end activities

• Provide financial insight and support to key stakeholders across the organisation

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes

• Support the year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements

• Manage fixed asset accounting and reporting

• Perform P&L analysis to support corporation tax requirements

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

To be successful in this role, you will ideally:

• Hold a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Have proven experience in management accounting and month-end reporting

• Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills

• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Have experience with VAT compliance and multi-jurisdiction reporting

• Show a proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact, lead a capable finance team, and contribute to the continued success of the organisation.

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.