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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Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established family-run business in Keighley to recruit a Management Accountant.

It’s a broad, hands-on role reporting directly into the Finance Director, with responsibility for managing the day-to-day finance function and providing accurate financial and commercial information to support the wider business. The role will offer exposure to management accounts, cash flow, treasury, stock, budgeting, forecasting, KPIs and commercial analysis, reporting directly to the FD.

Key responsibilities will include;

Full management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, month-end and management commentary
Produce Budget vs actuals, forecasting, KPIs, pricing and cost analysis
Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, stock and ledger controls
Ownership of rolling 13-week cash flow forecasting and supporting wider treasury activities
Supporting the FD with annual budgets, reforecasts and financial modelling
Business partnering with operational managers and providing financial insight to support decision-making
Supporting the wider finance team across sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll, with potential to take on management responsibility as the team develops
Opportunity to deputise for the Finance Director when required

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
Previous Management Accounts experience in a fast paced SME
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships across the business
Manufacturing experience would be advantageous

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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Daniel Williams

Business Manager

Senior Management Accountant

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