Job Description

Sharp Consultancy's Salary Survey 2025/26: Resetting the Landscape: Strategic Shifts in Finance Recruitment
It would be remiss not to start by addressing the elephant in the room - 2024 was a challenging year.While there were many reasons for this and numerous industries were affected, recruitment likely bore the brunt of it, particularly in the 6 months post-election(s).Whilst key roles and critical hires remained unaffected, certain head counts and processes were scrutinised and investment paused with internal restructures and automation utilised to reduce costs, in some instances, at the expense of employees. We subsequently saw an increase in candidate activity, with the talent pool strengthening. As those pressures eased in Quarter 4, recruitment processes saw improvement and green shoots have emerged. Optimism is on the rise in key hiring processes, albeit with a caveat. The cloud of additional cost increases in April, which is still dissipating. The senior finance and C-Suite market remains relatively unaffected, both regarding opportunities and candidates, it is the levels below that we have seen more change. In the evolving landscape of working dynamics, the volume of hybrid working is gradually waning despite sustained interest from candidates, presenting fewer job opportunities. While the blend of office and remote work remains desirable, it is no longer the predominant factor, indicating a notable shift in priorities for clients and candidates' acceptance alike. Conversations with candidates underscore a growing desire around the importance of having a supportive mentor or manager and many professionals are increasingly open to a full-time return to the office if it guarantees enhanced guidance and avenues for professional advancement. "The salaries throughout transactional finance have stabilised across the region."Throughout the professional practice market, some similar trends have been observed but there have been noticeable differences in the past year. Salaries across the range of candidates in professional practice, from AAT to fully Qualified (ACA/ACCA) individuals are still rising and those firm's able to offer competitive salaries alongside stronger training contracts are beating out the competition in a candidate market with a growing focus on study support packages and career advancement opportunities for Part-Qualified candidates, indicating an increase in demand from employers and the volume of available job seekers. The salaries throughout transactional finance have stabilised across the region, in what feels like the longest period of stability seen since Q4 2020 and we expect transactional finance salaries to remain stable throughout 2025/26, with anticipated salary increments to be moderate compared to the significant increases observed throughout the last 2 years. AI & Systems (process automation) continues to impact accountancy and finance, in particular, across larger functions but this has increased the need for wider interim support to assist with the transition and implementation especially with large, automated processes. Whilst 2025-26 will not be the same marketplace for recruitment as seen in previous years, there is certainly a growing level of optimism and whilst a more settled market may be seen as a negative in some areas, for those that have weathered the peaks and troughs over a longer period of time, it will feel very normal and a strong setting for both employees and employers to take advantage and thrive, with an increasing emphasis on growth and development.Download the full Salary Survey here!
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Job details Posted 04 June 2025 Salary 326,000 - 329,000 Full time equivalent Hybrid working, free parking, flexible working LocationHuddersfield Job type Discipline , ReferenceMRO40333
Consultant
Senior Consultant
Accounts Assistant - Temporary
Job description
Sharp Consultancy are proud to be working with an amazing growing business in Huddersfield to provide them with a bright, enthusiastic and experienced Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis - Think that you fit this description? Read on.
What you'll be doing - Accounts Assistant - Temporary Role
Supporting the finance team with day-to-day transactional tasks
Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time
Reconciling bank accounts and matching statements
Assisting with month-end duties, including journals and reports
Managing employee expenses and handling supplier queries
Keeping financial records organised and up to date during a busy period
What we're looking for - Accounts Assistant - Temporary Role
Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role
Confident with accounting systems (Sage, Xero, or similar) and Excel
High attention to detail and able to manage a varied workload
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
AAT qualified or studying - a bonus, not a dealbreaker
Proactive, reliable, and ready to hit the ground running
What's on offer - Accounts Assistant - Temporary Role
Immediate start in a hands-on temporary position
Competitive hourly rate and a welcoming, supportive team
Hybrid working available once you're settled in
Broad exposure to transactional and month-end finance
A down-to-earth culture where you'll be valued from day one
Sound like the right fit? Apply now and we'll be in touch.
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. '