Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant (Maternity Cover – 12 Months) Sheffield | Office Based 40,000 – 50,000 DOE Start: March 2026 Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a successful and growing Sheffield-based business with a turnover of c. 30m, who are seeking an Interim Management Accountant to cover maternity leave for a 12-month period from March 2026. This is a hands-on, office-based role, ideal for an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys working closely with the wider business and taking ownership of the numbers. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the full management accounting cycle and supporting the business with timely, accurate financial information. Duties will include: Production of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow Preparation and posting of accruals, prepayments and journals Variance analysis against budget and forecast, with clear commentary Budgeting and forecasting support Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance Cashflow monitoring and reporting Support with year-end accounts and liaison with external accountants/auditors Cost analysis and margin reporting Supporting operational managers with financial insight and ad-hoc analysis Continuous improvement of processes and controls within the finance function About You: Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role Part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience (CIMA/ACCA/ACA advantageous but not essential) Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems Comfortable working in an office-based environment and collaborating with non-finance stakeholders Able to hit the ground running in an interim capacity What’s On Offer? Salary of 40,000 – 50,000, depending on experience 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave Opportunity to join a stable, growing business with a supportive finance team Immediate impact role with real ownership Interested? If you’re available from March 2026 (or shortly before) and are looking for a solid interim opportunity in Sheffield, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered. 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.