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FRS 102 Revised Seminar Brings South Yorkshire Finance Leaders Together

​In collaboration with Shorts Chartered Accountants, we recently hosted a seminar for senior finance professionals from across the region.The event brought together a number of Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and senior leaders from across the region for a morning of insight, discussion and networking over breakfast. It was a pleasure to welcome so many familiar faces, alongside new contacts, reflecting the strength and depth of the Yorkshire finance community. The seminar was presented by Howard Freeman, Audit & Accounts Partner, and Andy Ryder, Corporate Finance Partner at Shorts. We are extremely grateful to both speakers for sharing their time and expertise, and for delivering a clear, practical overview of the forthcoming changes to FRS 102, which came into effect on 1 January 2026 and are expected to impact a significant number of UK businesses. The session explored what is changing and why, particularly in relation to lease accounting and revenue recognition, and considered what the updates mean in practice for finance teams and business leaders. The speakers also addressed the new reporting requirements under FRS 102, the potential impact on EBITDA and valuation methodologies, and the key considerations for organisations as they prepare for implementation. Rather than focusing purely on technical detail, the seminar encouraged broader discussion around readiness, communication with stakeholders and the commercial implications of the changes. This led to a highly engaged Q&A session, with attendees sharing perspectives and experiences from their own organisations. At Sharp Consultancy, we are committed to supporting the finance community beyond recruitment alone. Events such as this form part of our ongoing effort to create opportunities for connection, knowledge-sharing and professional development among senior finance professionals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Shorts for partnering with us on this event, and in particular to Howard and Andy for delivering such an informative and thought-provoking session. We are also grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. We look forward to hosting further events in the coming months and continuing to work closely with our network of finance leaders across the region.If you would like to discuss how these changes may impact your finance team, or if you are considering strengthening your leadership function, please contact us for a confidential conversation. ​

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Andel Ltd is a highly specialised and award-winning leader across leak detection and environmental monitoring solutions.

The business has grown significantly since its establishment in 1992, then, with one product servicing a gap in the market, to now, a global market leader across the industry.

With a history steeped in the industry, throughout the last 33 years, one key principle remains key to Andel's success: R&D as it continues to research and develop 90% of its products. All manufactured and supplied from its Head Office at Dodworth, Barnsley.

At Andel, innovation drives the business forward. They continually adopt cutting-edge technology and refine their manufacturing techniques, enabling them to offer an unparalleled range of products and to set new standards in the market.

Andel products adhere to the most stringent quality control measures. From rigorous testing to unwavering attention to functionality, durability, and value, Andel prioritises excellence throughout the whole manufacturing process and that is developed by their in-house R&D division, based within the prestigious Nexus building in the University of Leeds campus.

As part of the next stage of growth and a key appointment as the business continues to develop and optimise key markets the need for an exceptional Finance Director has arisen.

This is the most senior appointment the business has made within finance and as a result you will take full responsibility for the whole finance function, as well as wider business guidance as the business embarks on new projects, investment and process improvements.

The role will be responsible for a small team, and you will be involved at all levels within the business, with stakeholder management, board level reporting and leadership key to the role.

Andel Ltd is a customer-focused, technology-driven specialist and you will be pivotal to the delivery of the businesses next phase of growth. You will be; highly commercial, alert to opportunities and solutions, passionate about leading the business through strong financial controls, MI focused, invested in team development and business improvements as well as the day to day strengthening of the accounts process and transactional activities.

You must be a qualified accountant with previous hands-on experience, preferably within an SME or Owner managed environment. Strengths across business leadership, strategy, process improvements (in particular management information) as well as team development are also essential.

As well as an excellent environment and culture, there is also a clear business plan, and this role will have a major part to play in that.

​See below to apply!