IFRS 16- Project Accountant

Salary/Rate:£60000 - £65000 per annum
Job type:Temporary
Location:Sheffield, South Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded IFRS16 Project Accountant to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on a 3-month Contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Project Accountant with strong technical expertise in lease accounting and financial reporting to take ownership of a high-profile project. The role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working autonomously, and has a proactive, hands-on approach.

What will you be doing?

  • Leading the end-to-end delivery of IFRS16 compliance across the group.
  • Managing the monthly close cycle for lease accounting, including journal preparation, reconciliations, and disclosures.
  • Producing accurate and timely financial reports and supporting analysis.
  • Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation and engaging with key clients.
  • Driving process improvements and identifying opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency.
  • Supporting audit and compliance requirements related to lease accounting.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting knowledge.
  • In-depth understanding of IFRS 16 and experience applying it in a commercial setting.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and confident in using financial reporting tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - able to build relationships across all levels.
  • Self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to think outside the box.
  • Experience with US-GAAP is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience of IFRS 16 within not-for-profit organisations

What's on offer?

  • Salary of £60,000- £65,000
  • Be a part of a meaningful organisation

Apply below or contact Jenny for more information.

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 please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Job ref: JG/6302Post Date: 17.10.25

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