Sharp Consultancy

This International Advisory Business has a sizeable and successful team in Manchester (and around the country) offering a wide spectrum of corporate finance advice (buy-side and sell-side) across the region. Deal quality is very high and the range wide - few places offer so much deal advisory scope. As a M&A Associate Director you will have the opportunity to work with the business' impressive corporate, private equity backed and owner managed clients. You will advise on the full range of buy and sell side transactions including, but not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, MBO's, PTP's, disposals and more. Deals would best be described as quality mid-market and above - though fairly frequently even larger. The role would suit an existing Corporate Finance Manager (ready for promotion) or existing Associate Director, though others with extensive transactional experience would be considered (for example, someone wishing to return to CF Advisory from private equity or industry). You are likely to be a qualified accountant, ACA, CA, ACCA (ICAEW or ICAS) though up to date relevant M&A advisory experience from a quality firm of accountants, investment bank or corporate finance house is more important. You will be given the chance to fully utilise your excellent communication and influencing skills at board level, build your own network of contacts and contribute to the business development activities of the business. Progression can be clearly demonstrated with other members of this team. Bonus potential is considerable and generally recognised as generous compared to many M&A 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.

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Rotherham. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will take ownership of key financial accounting, reporting and control activities whilst supporting the wider finance function and business leadership team. This is a technically focused position requiring financial accounting expertise, statutory reporting knowledge, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial information whilst partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting processes. Production of management accounts and group reporting. Prepare statutory accounts and support external audits. Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls. Oversee VAT, fixed assets and tax compliance. Support budgeting, forecasting, and overhead cost analysis. Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance and control costs. Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives. Support commercial projects, business growth initiatives, and M&A activity. Coach and develop junior finance team members. Lead and support finance transformation and process improvement projects. Drive a culture of continuous improvement across finance operations and reporting. Person specification: You will be a qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting capabilities and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and controls. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Proven experience within a Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller or similar role. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory accounts preparation. Knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS16. Experience managing external audits. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems experience. What's on Offer: Salary of up to £70,000. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work within a successful and growing organisation. Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects. Career development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. 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.

A leading UK-wide niche consultancy group based in Wakefield are seeking an experienced CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Management Accountant/Finance Manager to join the business at a pivotal stage of its expansion. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving organisation where you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and supporting the continued growth of the group. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will gain full commercial exposure across the business and become a key figure in driving financial performance and operational improvement. This is a highly visible role offering genuine influence and long-term progression opportunities and would be an ideal opportunity for any career minded individual looking to move into a Financial Controller position. Your responsibilities will include: Oversee all financial operations across the group, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and efficient processes are in place. Identify, evaluate, and implement improvements to support the ongoing growth of the business. Take ownership of the accounts team, effectively managing workloads and responsibilities based on individual strengths. Oversee the Accounts Payable function to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and high standards are maintained. Provide timely and meaningful financial updates to senior stakeholders, delivering clear insight into current performance, forecasts, and future projections. Present financial information and commercial insight to both internal and external stakeholders, helping to influence key business decisions and support the organisation's strategic growth plans. About You: Ideally ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Proven experience operating in a senior Management Accountant/Financial Accountant/Finance Manager role with desire to take on a leadership position. Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and process improvement Previous exposure to multi-site SME environments would be advantageous, but is not essential Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ambitious, proactive, and keen to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and expanding business where you will have real influence across the organisation. The role offers excellent commercial exposure, autonomy, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership during an exciting period of growth. If you are looking for a role where you can add value, drive change, and help shape the future of a growing business, we would love to hear from you. 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.

Working within a supportive team of Credit Controllers in a business based in Leeds in a newly created role due to growth you will be working for an organisation who really value their employees and have created a fantastic work environment as a result. As Credit Controller you will ensure that all customer debt is collected by its due date and in line with set company procedures. You will be required to communicate to all customers and internal contacts to enable them to resolve any issues that may arise. Duties will include: Daily proactive contact with customers to obtain payment of due/overdue debts Coding remittances on receipt Posting and allocating payments Opening new accounts, including obtaining credit checks/references/upfront payments Logging queries and following through to satisfactory resolution Carrying out account reconciliations as required Dealing with correspondence The ideal individual with display the following attributes Proven track record of cash collection Excellent telephone manner and writing skills Previous experience of Sage would be advantageous Positive "can do" attitude Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Excellent teamwork and organisational skills Able to use Excel, ideally pivot table/VLOOKUP This is an opportunity that is holding immediate interviews for suitable candidates so if you are a Credit Controller looking for another opportunity within an established Credit team in Leeds apply now. 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.