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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Job description

Sharp Consultancy are seeking a highly organised and detail oriented Temporary Assistant Accountant to support a finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will assist with day to day accounting tasks, month end processes, and general financial administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and credit notes.
Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cashbook records.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies.
Prepare journals and assist with posting into the accounting system.
Support month end and year end closing processes.
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity.
Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting as needed.
Provide general administrative and finance support to the wider team.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Experience of working in a similar role.
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

Experience working in a fast paced or high volume finance environment.
Previous experience in temporary or contract roles.
Personal Attributes.
Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt quickly to new processes.
Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
Team player with a positive, solutions focused attitude.
Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive temporary rate.
Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and evolving finance team.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Potential for contract extension depending on business needs.
Working hours 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday (office based).

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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Emma Gregson

Divisional Director

Accounts Assistant

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