Reporting to the Directors and this is a hands-on Company Accountant role is responsible for the day to day management of the finance function. You will oversee all transactional finance, payroll, HMRC compliance and month and year-end processes, acting as the primary finance lead within the business.

The position is with a long established import and distribution business operating across the UK retail and trade markets. With an international supplier base and multi currency transactions, the company has built a strong reputation in its sector and continues to grow through long standing customer relationships and operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for daily finance operations, including cash management, banking and reconciliations (GBP, EUR and USD)
• Managing weekly UK and international supplier payment runs, including foreign currency transactions
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledger processes, ensuring accurate postings and reconciliations
• Monitoring aged creditors and debtors, resolving queries and investigating discrepancies
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll, including RTI submissions, pensions, P11Ds and payroll journals
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting compliance submissions in conjunction with external accountants
• Acting as first point of contact for HMRC queries and audit requirements
• Managing month-end close, reviewing P&L, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining clean and accurate ledgers ahead of external accountant review
• Supporting year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and audit preparation

Key Experience  

• Proven experience in a standalone or number one finance role within an SME environment
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT and HMRC compliance
• Experience managing multi-currency transactions and foreign supplier payments
• Confident overseeing both transactional finance and month-end reporting
• Comfortable liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary to £40,000 depending on experience
• Office-based role in West Yorkshire
• Full-time position with standard weekday hours

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.

Incredible opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a large firm of Chartered Accountants based near Cleckheaton.
 
This firm works with a wide range of clients, offering a variety of services. You will have the opportunity to join a well-established team, with opportunities for you to progress in your role.
 
As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Being the on-site project lead for a portfolio of audits. You will complete work on higher risk areas of the audit file as well as being responsible for coaching and project managing the on-site team.

• You will be the primary on-site liaison for the key client contacts. You will engage with them on project management and ensure expectations and deliverables are effectively managed.

• You will be responsible for quality control of the team’s work by providing effective support and reviewing work.

• Manage your own time and that of others to meet deadlines and deliver an effective service to clients.

• Opportunity to be involved in strategic projects at office and firm wide level.

 
To successfully apply for this Audit Senior position, ideally you will meet the following:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have at least 3+ years’ experience working as an Audit Senior in an Accountancy firm.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using different accounting packages and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ambition and determination to contribute more broadly, including business development
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels

 
What’s on offer?
 

• 27 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• 3 x salary life assurance
• Health membership
• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional holidays
• Funded annual Professional subscriptions
• Hybrid working
• Management and Partnership Development Programmes
• Annual whole firm events and regular team/office events
• Salary up to £45,000

 
If you are interested in this Audit Senior position or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason-Wilson 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.

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a prominent, large, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Huddersfield.
 
Offering a wide range of services for their variety of clients, this firm can assist with audit, accounts, tax, outsourcing, and corporate finance.
 
This firm work with clients from all different sizes and structures, enabling you to gain a breadth of experience throughout your career, with long term career opportunities on offer, enabling you to progress beyond Senior Accountant. 
 
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of statutory year end accounts for a variety of clients, including limited company accounts, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Training junior members of the team

 
To qualify for this Senior Accountant role, ideally you should meet the following:

• Be AAT, ACA, ACCA or Qualified by experience.
• Have experience working as a Senior Accountant or similar in Practice.
• Have good interpersonal skills, feeling comfortable forming long-term relationships with clients.

 
What’s on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Death in service cover
• Up to 4% employers pension contribution
• Parking
• Discount/benefit platform
• Salary from £35,000p/a – 40,000p/a.

 
If you are interested in this Senior Accountant position or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason-Wilson 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.
 
 

Exciting opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a well-established firm of Accountants based in Newcastle.

This firm offers a range of services to their varying client base, ensuring your work is varied and interesting. There are long-term progression opportunities on offer with this firm, and you will get the chance to grow with the existing team.

As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Completing the Audit planning documentation.
• Arranging the timing of the Audit work with the Audit Manager responsible for the client.
• Briefing, training and debriefing Audit Assistants, giving formal feedback as required.
• Liaising with client staff while on the client’s premises, building effective relationships with the client’s staff.
• Monitoring budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up scope issues, on-site issues and overruns to the Audit Manager on a timely basis.
• Keeping the client’s staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Auditing the draft tax computation and tax provisions with supporting schedules and liaising with the tax staff to get these reviewed as required.
• Preparing the draft financial statements to a reasonable standard, free from quality control issues.

To qualify for this Audit Senior position, ideally you should meet the following:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent, part to fully qualified.
• Experience working in an Audit position within an accountancy firm.
• 3+ years’ experience working in an accountancy Firm.
• Comfortable supporting junior member of the team.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance program
• Option to purchase additional annua leave
• Discount platform giving you rewards and cashback opportunities
• Study support
• Salary from £35,000 to £45,000

If you are interested in this Audit Senior position or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason-Wilson 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.

Exciting opportunity for a Private Client Tax Manager to join a well-established firm based in Newcastle.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Private Client tax team and Client Relationship Managers, assisting in the delivery of both compliance and advisory services to clients.  

As a Private Client Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supervision and management of the personal tax return process 
• Involvement in written negotiations on HMRC enquiries 
• Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software, keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures 
• Mentoring and training Tax Seniors and Assistants 
• Delegating work to Tax Seniors and Assistants 
• Giving regular constructive feedback to those completing work for you 
• Liaising with the client service team and with colleagues in other disciplines to provide a co-ordinated service to the client  

To qualify for this Private Client Tax Manager position, ideally you should meet the following:

• ATT, CTA or equivalent qualified
• Experience working in a Private Client / Personal tax position
• 3-5+ years’ experience working in an Accountancy Firm.
• Comfortable supporting junior member of the team.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance program
• Option to purchase additional annua leave
• Discount platform giving you rewards and cashback opportunities
• Salary from £50,000 to £60,000

If you are interested in this Private Client Tax Manager position or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason-Wilson 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.

We are working exclusively with a well established, growth focused technology business to recruit an Interim Management Accountant on an immediate basis. This is a hands on, varied role at the heart of the finance function, offering the chance to make a real impact within a collaborative and commercially driven team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting activities while supporting the broader finance team with high-quality reporting, forecasting, and business partnering.

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 

  WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Own the daily accounting cycle – including purchase ledger, intercompany invoicing, expenses, and payment runs
• Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary on key performance metrics and trends
• Collate and report the daily group cash position with accuracy and timeliness
• Support preparation of financial forecasts including revenue projections, expense budgets, and cashflow
• Monitor performance against budget, proactively identifying variances and improvement opportunities
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and balance sheets on a monthly basis
• Prepare payroll calculations for submission to external bureau (circa 20 employees)
• Act as a business partner to operational leads, providing financial leadership and support for asset tracking and ad hoc queries
• Actively contribute to internal and external audit processes
• Identify and drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives across the finance function

  WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience in a management accounting or finance business partnering role
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting systems – Sage 200 experience advantageous
• Excellent communicator, able to translate complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Available at short notice and comfortable hitting the ground running in an interim to perm role

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.

Experienced in Legal Cashiering?

Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Cashier to join their busy accounts team. This is perfect opportunity for someone looking to progress their career.

• Hybrid working
• Salary up to £35k
• Life Assurance x4 salary
• Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday + option to buy extra days
• Flex on start and finish time
• Health care cash plan

Duties of Legal Cashier:

• Manage bank reconciliations, receipts, payments, and client/office account transactions
• Process cheques, CHAPS, credit card payments, petty cash, and staff expenses
• Post bills, disbursements, transfers, and purchase ledger invoices accurately
• Maintain compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and confidentiality standards
• Respond to internal and external finance enquiries, supporting fee earners as needed
• Produce financial reports and spreadsheets
• Provide general administrative support and participate in training and appraisals

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3+ years experience in a similar role
• Recent working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Ability to work within a team
• Experience of case management system, Partner, would be useful Knowledge of excel and internet banking systems

This position is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract and provides key support to the Commercial Finance function. The Finance Administrator will assist with invoicing, maintain accurate financial records, and support the financial administration linked to commercial activity.
The role helps ensure invoices are issued promptly, financial information is maintained accurately, and effective communication is maintained between finance, sales, and operational teams. The position contributes to supporting the company’s overall commercial performance and financial processes.
 
Key Responsibilities of Financial Administrator

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure billing information aligns with relevant contracts, purchase orders, and commercial agreements.
• Maintain organised records of invoices, payments, and account reconciliations.
• Liaise with the commercial and sales teams to resolve queries relating to invoices, contracts, and payments.
• Assist with the preparation of commercial finance reports and summaries when required.
• Provide administrative support relating to contract documentation for both new and existing clients.
• Maintain accurate financial data within finance systems and spreadsheets.
• Support month-end processes and assist with ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Help identify opportunities to improve finance processes, particularly around invoicing and reporting efficiency.

 
Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general office applications.
• Experience with accounting systems

IPS Finance is working with a firm of accountants in the Keighley area on a senior accountant / manager opportunity with a growing team. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and servicing a portfolio of clients, ranging from sole traders to Partnerships and Limited Companies. 

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Accounts preparation
• Management accounts preparation
• Company Tax returns
• VAT returns
• Reviewing work of other employees
• New client setup
• Other ad-hoc projects as they arise

Skills required:

• AAT, ACA,ACCA or qualified by experience.
• A minimum of 4 years recent experience within a UK based firm of Accountants.
• Excellent working knowledge of Accounts Preparation for a range of businesses including Sole Traders, Ltd Companies and Partnerships
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

If you are interested in this Senior 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.

Our client is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join their team!

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Bonus twice per year!!
• 25 days holiday + an extra day for your Birthday + option to buy further days!
• Onsite Gym
• Social events

You will support the finance and accounts function by maintaining accurate insurer records, assisting with loan administration, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Duties of Accounts Administrator:

• Reconcile insurer statements
• Collaborate with the Accounts team to identify and resolve outstanding balances owed to insurers.
• Assist with loan administration, including preparing client loan documentation and setting up loans
• Support wider Accounts functions and provide cover during staff absence or annual leave.
• Report any potential breaches of FCA regulations or internal procedures to the Compliance & Resources Director.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out all duties in line with legal, regulatory, and company ethical standards.