A services business is seeking an Interim Assistant Financial Controller to join the team in the Sheffield area for a 6-Month fixed term contract. You RoleWhile in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

Delivering the UK group external financial statements, to include disclosures within the annual report and accounts
Managing external reporting, the assets and ledgers as well as the share service centre and knowledge management teams
Handling the UK statutory and regulatory accounts process for external audit sign off
Coordinating the UK audit process, liaising with external audits and ensuring an efficient audit cycle
Supporting with technical account across the business in order to support decision making processes
Maintaining a strong internal control environment
Overseeing risks and opportunities related to the balance sheet to ensure a strong review process, with a focus on cashflow and capital management
Maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and auditors
Preparing board quality outputs to support accounting judgements and key year deliverables
Creating period end close documentation and reporting packs to include variance analysis
Overseeing the statutory cash flow process

You MUST Have:Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Significant experience in external reporting and financial accounting
Ideally experience gained from within a Big 4 practice or a FTSE 250 business
Excellent IFRS knowledge as well as sound technical accounting knowledge
Knowledge and experience working on Defined Benefit Pension Schemes Accounting is sought after
Internal controls knowledge
Sound knowledge of SAP or an equivalent system

As this is an interim position, applicants should be immediately available or at short notice and be happy to take a contract position. Whilst the original position is for a 6-Month FTC, the business has said this could extend to a year.Your Opportunity:As a company, they have grown massively over the last few decades and are now proudly a household name across the UK and are continuing to see high levels of success across the lines of business. This position has come about to support the existing Financial Controller as they are working on some specialist projects and there has now become the need to bring a temporary solution in to manage workload.There will be a salary of up to £85,000 to accompany a renumeration package including holiday, bonus potential, car allowance and health options. This will be a fantastic opportunity to work within a nationally recognised business and gain valuable experience handling accounting and controls from within a large business.To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to:Justin Heron - Talent Acquisition DirectorM: E:

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