The Power of Togetherness in Recruitment

At Sharp Consultancy, recruitment is about much more than filling job roles. It is about bringing people together, building lasting relationships, and creating opportunities where businesses and individuals can thrive. That's why one of our core values, Togetherness, is at the heart of everything we do. Successful recruitment isn't simply about matching a CV to a job description. It's about understanding people, their ambitions, and the culture of the organisations they will become a part of. That's why we meet with both clients and candidates alike, taking the time to get to know them, understand what they're looking for, and ensure we achieve the perfect match. We work closely with everyone involved to understand what success looks like from both perspectives. By working together, we create stronger matches that benefit businesses, employees, and teams for the long term.Togetherness means investing in relationships For our clients, this means becoming a trusted recruitment partner who understands their business, challenges, and future goals. We don't just recruit for today's vacancy, we help build a team that aligns with your values and ambitions. For our candidates, it means providing honest advice, guidance, and support throughout their career journey. Whether someone is looking for their first opportunity, career progression, or a complete change of direction, we're there every step of the way. The best recruitment decisions happen through collaboration We believe open communication, transparency, and shared goals lead to better hiring decisions. By encouraging honest conversations between employers, candidates, and our recruitment consultants, we create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. When people work together, better decisions follow. Togetherness doesn't stop once a placement has been made At Sharp Consultancy, we continue to support our clients as their businesses evolve. From workforce planning to recruitment strategy and talent advice, we're committed to building long-term partnerships that grow alongside our clients. Creating Opportunities for People Every placement represents more than a job. It's a new chapter in someone's career, a fresh opportunity for a business, and the beginning of new working relationships. We never lose sight of the impact recruitment has on people's lives. By treating every candidate with respect and every client as a valued partner, we create experiences built on trust, professionalism, and mutual success. Togetherness is more than one of our values, it’s how we work every day It's reflected in every conversation, every recommendation, and every successful placement we make. We believe recruitment works best when it's built on collaboration, trust, and genuine relationships. At Sharp Consultancy, we're proud to bring people together, helping businesses find exceptional talent while supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

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Sharp Consultancy are supporting an established business in Leeds to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their management accounting skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. Working closely with the finance team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and helping the business make informed commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process to aid effective financial planning.
Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances or discrepancies.
Producing financial reports and analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Working with stakeholders across the business to monitor costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Supporting year-end and audit processes, including the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes and reporting.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, or similar finance role.
A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
Excellent Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Desirable:

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.

What's on Offer?

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience
A 12-month fixed-term contract
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to develop your finance skills and gain commercial exposure.

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

Assistant Accountant

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