An established and growing creative business with a turnover of approximately £5–6 million and a team of around 80 employees is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support its directors and strengthen the finance function.

This is a newly created role due to continued growth which has created the need for a dedicated finance professional capable of providing greater commercial insight, robust reporting and improved financial processes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, creative environment that offers hybrid working and a collaborative culture.

The Role Reporting directly to the directors, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while delivering timely and meaningful management information to support strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Delivering accurate and timely financial information to the directors
• Managing cash flow, budgeting and forecasting
• Overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial control
• Reviewing and improving systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reporting capability
• Liaising with external accountants and advisers where required
• Supporting the business with commercial analysis and financial insight

The Person The successful candidate will be an experienced accountant with a strong background in industry-based roles and a broad understanding of all aspects of finance. They will be comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity while also helping to develop systems and reporting processes that support a growing business.

Candidates should possess:

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within industry
• Strong knowledge across all areas of accounting and financial management
• The ability to produce high-quality management reporting and provide commercial insight
• Experience implementing or enhancing financial systems and processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of Xero

This opportunity would suit an experienced finance professional looking to play a pivotal role within an ambitious and creative organisation while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
 

An established independent accountancy practice in Barnsley is looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant or Senior Accountant to join its growing team.

Working with a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses, you will be responsible for preparing accounts, supporting clients with their accounting requirements and building long term client relationships.

The role will include:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies
• Accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships
• Assisting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to day to day queries
• Working closely with senior staff and partners on client assignments

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for limited company clients
• Good communication and client relationship skills
• AAT qualified, ACCA studying or qualified by experience
• The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

The firm offers:

• Salary from c.£27,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
• ACCA study support through an accredited training practice
• 28 days annual leave plus a weeks Christmas shutdown

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

We are looking for a Finance & Office Administrator to support daily operations across both the private office and wider business. This is a varied role combining administration duties with finance support, ideal for someone organised, accurate, and keen to develop.

Benefits:

• Work from home Fridays
• 35-hour working week
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Development opportunities within a supportive team

Key Responsibilities of Finance & Office Administrator

• Managing shared finance inboxes and responding to queries
• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records
• Filing, document management, and system updates
• Assisting with payment runs, expenses, and reconciliations
• Chasing approvals and required documentation
• Data entry and ledger/admin support
• Supporting month-end tasks
• General office administration and ad hoc support

Essential:

• Previous administration and finance experience
• Strong organisation skills with good attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Comfortable handling data and working across multiple tasks
• Good communication skills and professional approach

This is a standalone role offering broad responsibility across financial management, statutory compliance, and business reporting, working closely with the directors to support the continued success of the organisation.

Reporting directly to the directors, the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day finance operations while ensuring all statutory and regulatory obligations are met. The role would suit an experienced accountant who enjoys working within an SME environment and taking responsibility for the full finance cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the company’s finance function
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for the directors
• Monitor cash flow and provide regular forecasting and analysis
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee all accounting records
• Manage sales ledger, purchase ledger and banking activities
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure ongoing HMRC compliance
• Process payroll and associated statutory reporting requirements
• Coordinate year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants
• Ensure compliance with all financial, tax and statutory obligations
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities
• Provide financial insight and analysis to assist commercial decision-making

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience managing a finance function within an SME environment
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience preparing management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and HMRC reporting obligations
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Salary: £45,000 Pro rata

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

A manufacturing business east of York is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to take ownership of the day to day finance function and support the senior leadership team with timely, meaningful financial information. 

This is a broad role suited to an experienced Finance Manager stepping up, or an established Financial Controller who enjoys working closely with the wider business in an operational environment.

You will act as part of a lean finance team, overseeing 2 members of staff department, operating on sage, and ensuring accurate and timely management infomation is provided to the MD and business stakeholders.

The role will include:

• Production of monthly management accounts and commentary
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Supporting board and senior leadership with financial reporting and analysis
• Maintaining strong financial controls across the business
• Balance sheet oversight, year-end support and statutory compliance
• Monitoring working capital, stock and margin performance
• Providing commercial support to operational and non-finance stakeholders
• Reviewing processes and improving the quality of reporting
• Supervising and developing a small finance team

The business is looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a broad finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
• Is comfortable producing accurate management information and supporting decision making
• Can combine strong financial control with a practical, commercial mindset
• Is confident working with stakeholders across the business
• Ideally has experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operational environment

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

An accountancy age listed firm of chartered accountants is looking to recruit a corporate tax senior or manager to support tax compliance on a broad range of matters.

You will be a key technical point of contact for both clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Review corporate tax compliance work prepared by the tax team.
• Provide technical guidance and support on corporate tax matters.
• Assist with the delivery of corporate tax advisory projects.
• Advise clients on group structures, reorganisations and tax planning opportunities.
• Attend client meetings alongside senior tax colleagues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a varied portfolio.
• Support the management and development of junior team members.
• Work closely with partners and senior managers on complex tax assignments.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s corporate tax service offering.

Candidate Profile

• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong corporate tax experience gained within practice.
• Experience reviewing corporate tax computations and returns.
• Good technical knowledge across a range of corporate tax issues.
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Experience working with larger group structures would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary to £50,000 depending on qualifications and experience  
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

A Financial Controller is sought for a well established manufacturing SME with the backing of a larger group. The role would be well suited to a qualified accountant with strong reporting experience, ideally gained in a production based business.

This role sits at the centre of the finance function, working closely with operational leadership and senior management to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls, and provide commercially focused insight. The successful candidate will take ownership of core financial processes while acting as a key partner to the wider business on performance, forecasting, and investment decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the month end close process and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved
• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
• Support the development and maintenance of a strong financial control environment
• Act as a key contact for external and internal audit activity
• Manage overhead reporting and partner with departmental managers on cost control
• Support and challenge operational stakeholders on business performance and spending decisions
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital
• Provide scenario modelling and financial analysis to support decision-making
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure reporting, and project governance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting

Salary to £65,000
Excellent employer pension contribution 
Hybrid working policy, 2-3 days required in the offices

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

Based within a centralised accounts function in Leeds, this role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across several sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement.

The role offers meaningful commercial exposure, with regular engagement with operational managers across business sites. Suited to someone who is comfortable translating financial data into practical business insight and wants to work in a hands-on, performance focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sizeable and well structured finance function within a profitable and growing group, with clear development pathways and the opportunity to progress within a large multi-site business.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and regular financial reports for Head Office and senior management
• Advising operations managers on financial performance, margins, costs and overheads
• Monitoring departmental results against budget and forecast, highlighting variances and trends
• Overseeing cash flow, borrowings and liquidity, with regular briefings to senior operational leaders
• Managing and optimising the cash operating cycle across debtors, creditors and stock
• Producing and analysing key performance indicators across all departments
• Ensuring adherence to group financial policies and procedures
• Safeguarding cash and ensuring compliance with internal cash handling controls
• Supporting operational colleagues with financial guidance and commercial insight

Candidate Profile

• Experience producing high quality management accounts to strict reporting timetables
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively
• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders
• Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into operational insight
• Organised and able to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Full UK driving licence

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary to £45,000
• Company Vehicle
• Study support for ACCA / CIMA if sought
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness provision

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an Interim Accountant on a 3 to 6 month contract. We are looking for a senior finance professional who can investigate potential issues with financial information provided by 3rd party suppliers, take ownership of reconciliations, controls, and banking activities. It will suit a qualified accountant who can escalate issues and liaise with senior stakeholders within the 3rd party supplier, whilst being happy rolling their sleeves up in the ledgers.

This is a hybrid working role in Leeds centre requiring 2 days in the office. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of bank accounts and establish a robust ongoing reconciliation process.
• Manage transaction processing with the outsourced 3rd party providers, including analysis of monthly accounts pack data, posting of journals, monthly bank reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Produce monthly reporting documentation.
• Partner with the outsourced suppliers to identify and implement improvements across accounting and banking operations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and implement enhancements to the accounting processes, focusing on strengthening controls and improving efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proactive, self-starting accountant with strong technical accounting.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and drive process improvements.

If you are interested in this Interim Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

With continued investment and expansion plans, our client is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Harrogate. This is an opportunity to join a commercially focused organisation that offers a varied role, exposure across the wider business and genuine opportunities for long term development.

The Management Accountant will play an important role in supporting financial reporting and operational performance across the business. The position would suit an ACCA / CIMA part qualified accountant who enjoys taking ownership of their remit within a fast moving environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Production of monthly management accounts and supporting month-end processes
• Preparation of investor and management reporting packs
• KPI reporting and analysis of budget versus actual performance
• Managing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsibility for payroll administration and liaison with external payroll providers
• Oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Bank reconciliations and intercompany transactions
• Reviewing and improving internal financial controls and processes
• Producing ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience producing monthly management accounts within an industry environment
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• QBE, AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA / ACCA (part-qualified candidates considered)
• Professional communication skills and a proactive approach

Salary and benefits

• £38,000 – £42,000 Package
• Study support for professional qualifications
• Hybrid working arrangement so you can perform at your best
• Opportunities for further progression and development

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.