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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Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well-known firm of Chartered Accountants in Sheffield as they look to welcome an Accounts Technician in a newly created role.

This is an exciting time to join the business, as they move into their planned next phase of growth. You’ll be supported by a forward thinking Management Team, many of whom have trained within the firm and are now looking to offer genuine mentorship and support the next generation of talent. The business are well-known for having one of the best workplace cultures in the region, with a strong emphasis on regular team socials and creating a genuinely enjoyable and supportive place to work.

Their client portfolio is warm and incredibly diverse, spanning sectors such as retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. This offers fantastic exposure across multiple industries as you progress onto more complex accounts work.

This opportunity is perfect for someone currently studying AAT within a practice environment who has gained broad experience across accounts, tax and some payroll. If you’re looking for real mentorship, hands on development and the chance to grow within one of Sheffield’s most modern and forward thinking firms, this role could be a perfect next step.

Highlights to include:

Salary between £27,000 - £30,000
Flexible working
25 days AL + 8 BH
Variety of staff socials
Free parking

Duties and responsibilities to include:

Preparation and submission of year-end accounts & CT600’s across a varied portfolio of SME clients.
Assist with client bookkeeping including bank reconciliations and inputting sales & purchase invoices.
Preparation of quarterly VAT Returns.
Preparation of self-assessment tax returns.
Use a wide range of accounting software including Xero, Freeagent and Quickbooks.
Liaise with clients over the phone or via email answering queries as needed.
Support with ad-hoc payroll duties.

Person specification:

AAT studier or AAT Qualified.
Previous experience of working within Accountancy Practice (essential).

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Charlie Marper on 0114 261 1700.

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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Charlie Marper

Senior Business Manager

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