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 looking for an organised and detail-focused Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy Purchase Ledger team. This role reports into the Group Financial Controller and is based on site 5 day each week. The location of the role is close to Shipley, North Bradford.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage purchase invoices, supplier queries, and general accounts administration.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
Matching and coding invoices in line with company procedures.
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
Preparing payment runs and maintaining supplier accounts.
Handling supplier queries via phone and email.
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.

About You

Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy.
Confident using accounting software and MS Excel (Experience of using Sage accounting packages would be advantageous).
Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads.
Committed to an ongoing temporary role.

What’s On Offer

A supportive and friendly working environment.
Competitive hourly rate (Salary equivalent £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependant on experience).
Opportunity to gain experience within a busy finance function.
Immediate start available.

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

Purchase Ledger Clerk

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