Interim Finance Officer in Sheffield

Celebrating International Week of Happiness at Work

The International Week of Happiness at Work is a globally recognised event that highlights the significance of creating a joyful and fulfilling workplace.This celebration isn't just about colourful balloons and office parties—it's about fostering an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and genuinely happy to come to work each day. In this article, we’ll explore why happiness at work is crucial and provide practical tips on how employers and managers can celebrate and enhance happiness in their workplaces.Why is Happiness at Work Important? Increased Productivity Research consistently shows that happier employees are more productive. A positive work environment boosts morale, leading to increased motivation and efficiency. Happy employees are more engaged, less likely to take sick days, and more inclined to go the extra mile. Enhanced Employee Retention A workplace that prioritises happiness tends to have lower turnover rates. When employees feel appreciated and satisfied, they are more likely to stay with the company, reducing recruitment and training costs for employers. Improved Mental Health Promoting happiness at work also has significant benefits for employees' mental health. A supportive and positive work environment can reduce stress and prevent burnout, leading to a healthier, more balanced life for employees. Better Team Collaboration Happiness creates a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. Employees who are happy at work are more likely to collaborate effectively, share ideas, and support one another, leading to a more innovative and successful company. How to Celebrate the International Week of Happiness at Work Here are some actionable tips to help you celebrate this important week and promote happiness in your workplace: 1. Recognise and Appreciate Take time to recognise and appreciate your employees' hard work. Whether it's through verbal acknowledgement or formal rewards, showing gratitude to your employees can significantly boost morale. 2. Create a Positive Environment Ensure that your workplace is welcoming and comfortable. Invest in good lighting, ergonomic furniture, and add some greenery to create a pleasant atmosphere. A clean, well-organised workspace can greatly impact an employee's mood and productivity. 3. Encourage Work-Life Balance Promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working hours, remote work options, and encouraging regular breaks. Support your employees in maintaining a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. 4. Offer Professional Development Opportunities Invest in your employees' growth by providing opportunities for professional development. This could include training sessions, workshops, or even funding for further education. When employees feel that they are growing and advancing in their careers, it increases job satisfaction. 5. Host Fun Activities Organise activities that allow employees to unwind and have fun. This could be anything from team-building exercises, office games, or social events. These activities can strengthen bonds between colleagues and create a more enjoyable work environment. 6. Listen and Act Create way for employees to voice their opinions and concerns. Regular feedback sessions and surveys can provide valuable insights into what makes your employees happy and what could be improved. Be sure to act on their feedback to show that their voices are heard and valued. Conclusion The International Week of Happiness at Work is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the importance of creating a happy workplace and to take actionable steps towards achieving it. By promoting happiness at work, employers can foster a more productive, engaged, and fulfilled workforce. Remember, a happy employee is not just an asset to the company; they are the heart and soul of an organisation. Celebrate this week by making lasting changes that prioritise employee happiness, and watch your workplace transform for the better.Are you looking to strengthen your team with top-tier finance and accountancy professionals? At Sharp Consultancy, we excel in connecting your business with exceptional talent for temporary, interim, or permanent roles. With our well-established offices in Leeds and Sheffield, our experienced consultants are dedicated to serving businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. Don't leave your recruitment needs to chance—contact us TODAY and let's find the perfect candidates to drive your business forward.Resources:Happiness at Work - International Week of Happiness at Work

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There is an immediate opportunity for an AAT qualified individual to join our client based on the outskirts of Sheffield on a fixed term contract till the end of March 2025. This is an interim position to provide cover for an internal secondment as the business has a number of high profile projects they are undertaking. The business offers flexible hybrid remote working.
The role sits within the financial accounting function, key responsibilities include:

* Carry out year-end duties in accordance with the year-end timetable, ensuring that District/Departmental staff are aware of their obligations.
* Complete all working papers relevant to role and assist with reviewing other schedules to ensure they are maintained in accordance with accounting standards and audit requirements.
* Carry out all monthly/quarterly/annual balance sheet reconciliations to ensure that assets, income and expenditure are all treated correctly within the accounts structure.
* Reconcile the acquisitions and disposals of all of the organisations assets, including properties, vehicles, all vehicle fleet stocks and items of equipment at regular intervals throughout the financial year.
* On an annual basis, liaise with districts/departments to verify all assets held by the organisation and update all asset transactions on the asset management system.
* Control and coordinate all allocated specialist functions, ensuring that costs are accurately coded, recorded and monitored, charges are calculated accurately, and income is collected promptly.
* Analyse and update both the staff costings, special costings and national framework agreement costings, gathering information from various sources to arrive at the costs.
* Assist with the completion of external government. Complete journals, analyse income and expenditure and calculate costs. This also includes Freedom of Information requests.
* Provide VAT advice and guidance to support the department and the organisation. Liaise with VAT advisors as appropriate. Complete the VAT return with support from the Accountant.
* Complete month end tasks including cancelling / closing orders, creating code combinations, run (GRNI) Uninvoiced Receipts Report and run Receipt Accruals - Period End Process. This also includes working with BI and using reports where appropriate.
* Support the testing of IT systems (UAT), subject to upgrade/implementation.
* Take personal responsibility for continuous improvement within own work area and support the Accountants in reviewing, writing and maintaining procedures and support team continuous improvement projects.
* Deal with ad hoc requests for financial data which will include investigation, analysis and costing exercises and Freedom of Information requests. Provide financial advice and information as appropriate.
* Maintain the Corporate Finance intranet page with direction from the Accountant.
* Assist with the completion of internal audit reviews and provide working papers where appropriate.
You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as good IT knowledge.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV, 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.

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, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

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Karen Pitchforth

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Interim Finance Officer

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