Exciting opportunity for an Audit Senior 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 Audit Senior.
 
As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Planning, executing, and completing statutory audits of clients, both on-site and in the office.
• Leading audits on-site, ensuring audit procedures are adhered to fully, all hours are correctly recorded, and budgets are met.
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting the work of less experienced team members.
• Producing work for Manager and Partner review, clearly highlighting technical or client-specific issues, and providing possible solutions where required

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

• Be ACA, ACCA or Qualified by experience.
• Have experience working as an Audit Senior 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 working
• Death in service cover
• Up to 4% employers pension contribution
• Free on-site parking
• Discount/benefit platform
• Salary from £42,000p/a – £47,000p/a.

 
If you are interested in this Audit Senior position or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason 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 have an incredible opportunity for a Corporate Tax Manager to join a modern and well-respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Wakefield.
 
This firm is a fantastic success story, having grown significantly since inception to now offering their clients a range of services including Audit, Tax, Accountancy and Outsourcing.
 
This firm has a wide range of individuals working for them and they are now keen to expand their existing team with a Corporate Tax Manager.
 
As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing tax planning projects such as complex corporate restructuring, creation of groups and corporate finance tax due diligence.
• Preparing and reviewing complex tax computations relating to large companies, groups and those requiring audit (up to £100m).
• Dealing with QIPs calculations and group tax relief.
• Liaising with clients, HMRC and other key stakeholders.
• Cross-departmental collaboration to advise and support the wider team on a range of projects, in particular relating to Audit and Corporate Finance.

 
To qualify for this Corporate Tax Manager opportunity, you should have:

• Comprehensive technical knowledge and experience in all areas of corporation tax
• Previous experience of advisory/planning for corporate entities and their directors
• Ability to manage a busy and diverse workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to explain complex planning/transactions to clients in a way that they can understand

What’s on offer:

• Part time or full-time position
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service
• Up to 5% employers pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid / flexible work options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward and recognition programme
• Salary from £50,000 to £60,000

 
If you are interested in this Corporate Tax Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Incredible opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a modern and growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Scarborough.
 
This multi-site firm offer a range of services for their variety of clients, whilst maintaining a professional and proactive approach.
 
You will have the opportunity to join a well-established existing team, providing support to colleagues whilst gaining a breadth of knowledge from senior members of the team. 
 
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Preparation of management accounts for a range of clients.
• Bookkeeping and VAT duties.
• Preparation of Personal and Corporate Tax returns.

 
To successfully apply for this Accounts Assistant position, ideally you should meet the following:

• Be studying towards a professional qualification such as AAT, ACA, ACCA.
• 2+ Years experience working as an Accounts Assistant in an Accountancy Firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

 
What’s on offer?

• Flexible working times.
• Hybrid working (2 days at home, 3 in the office)
• On-site parking
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Group income protection.
• DiS
• Birthday off work
• Salary from £25,000 to £30,000

 
 
If you are interested in this Accounts Assistant position or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason 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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Accountant to join a forward-thinking and growing business based in Halifax. This newly created role offers the chance to make a real impact by turning financial data into actionable insight and supporting decision-making across the organisation.

The Commercial Accountant will work closely with both the finance team and wider business, providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis. This role requires more than just technical expertise — it calls for a curious, analytical mind and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated reporting.
• Detailed financial analysis, identifying trends and key performance drivers.
• Support in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Partnering with commercial and operational teams to understand performance and support decision-making.
• Developing and refining reporting tools and dashboards to improve data visibility.
• Delivering time-critical information in a fast-paced environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with relevant commercial experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for understanding data and translating it into meaningful insight.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised and comfortable working to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a commercially-focused finance role in a collaborative and supportive environment. The position offers variety, visibility across the business, and the chance to contribute to continued growth and success.

If you are interested in this Commercial 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.

We are working with a well-regarded independent firm of accountants that is expanding its cloud accounting team. This role is suited to an accountant with at least two years’ experience in a practice environment who is confident working with clients to implement and optimise cloud accounting solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on cloud accounting strategies to drive business growth
• Implementing and optimising software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and related add-ons
• Providing real-time financial insights and working with business owners to improve decision-making
• Preparing management accounts and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Collaborating with colleagues across audit, tax, and corporate finance functions

The Ideal Candidate:

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/ACA
• Experienced in cloud accounting platforms and digital transformation in finance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with SME clients
• Ambitious and keen to progress in a firm with long-term career opportunities

Package:

• Competitive salary based on experience (£25,000 – £32,000) as a rough guide, but open to applications around this figure
• Study support available
• Free parking and generous holiday entitlement

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 independent accountancy firm is looking to recruit an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior. This role will see you working across audit, statutory accounts, and tax compliance for a broad range of SME and mid-sized group clients, including those scaling towards sale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading audits for SME and mid-sized group clients, including large group audits
• Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Corporate and personal tax compliance for owner-managed businesses
• Supporting clients with complex financial matters and business structuring
• Working alongside corporate finance colleagues on advisory projects

The Ideal Candidate:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with strong audit and compliance experience
• Comfortable managing a portfolio of SME and mid-sized group clients
• Able to handle more complex accounting matters within a practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Package:

• Competitive salary with career progression opportunities
• A collaborative work environment within a well-established firm
• Free parking and additional benefits

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 working with an international award-winning law firm to support them in their search for a private client tax advisor.

The position will be based in Sheffield with a very generous flexible working policy of 1-2 days per week required in the offices.

This is a role within the firm’s private client team, and you will focus on a portfolio of families and high net worth individuals many of which have an international element to their tax affairs.

We would be interested in speaking with both ATT and CTA qualified individuals looking to join an award winning tax team.
 

• Advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees on UK tax matters
• Advising on residence, domicile, and non-UK tax issues
• Advising on succession planning and family wealth structuring
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns and trust tax returns
• Overseeing the work of juniors
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and advising clients accordingly

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Excellent benefits including enchanced pension, 25 days annual leave (with option to buy more), health cashplan, additional perks. 

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’re working with a fast-growing software business in the healthcare sector, currently looking for an experienced and proactive Qualified Accountant to join them on a short-term interim basis.

This is a great opportunity to support a high-performing finance team during a busy period, working closely with the Financial Controller across core transactional and month-end responsibilities.

The assignment will suit someone who can offer:

• Immediate availability for a 1–2 month contract
• 2–3 days per week in the office (Leeds)
• Strong industry experience with reconciliations, consolidations, and reporting

Key areas of focus:

• Supporting Accounts Receivable: invoice processing, reconciliations, reporting
• Month-end activity: journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with group consolidations for reporting purposes
• Post-audit clean-up and reconciliation schedule updates

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000

This is a hands-on role where you’ll add real value from day one. If you’re a qualified accountant with a collaborative approach and enjoy rolling your sleeves up, we’d love to hear from you

We’re recruiting on behalf of a privately owned, fast-growing group in the staffing sector. With turnover already in the tens of millions and further expansion through recent acquisitions, the business is scaling rapidly and entering an exciting new phase of transformation.
They’re now looking to appoint a Group Finance Manager into a newly created role – this is a opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function during a period of significant change and growth.
In this role, you’ll be:

• Supporting the Group Financial Controller in designing and delivering a centralised group finance function.
• Preparing and consolidating monthly accounts across four legal entities.
• Leading on group-wide cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Taking responsibility for the balance sheet and fixed asset register across the group.
• Overseeing transactional finance and payroll activity across all entities.
• Working closely with site-based management accountants, with scope to influence team structure and reporting lines.
• Involved in post-acquisition integration and financial oversight of newly acquired business units.

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £50,000 – £60,000 plus annual bonus of £5,000
• High visibility in a fast-moving, acquisitive group
• Clear progression opportunities as the group continues to scale

This role would suit a confident accountant with group or multi-entity experience, ideally from a hands-on, commercial environment. It’s a chance to get involved in strategic projects while remaining close to the numbers.

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.

Our client is seeking a technically capable Part-Qualified Accountant to join their finance team. This role provides excellent exposure to group accounting, strategic finance, and audit within a multi-entity structure and could be an ideal 1st move into industry from practice.

It’s ideal for someone studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA and looking to take the next step in a varied, hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce statutory year-end accounts and tax computations for group entities,
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT and CIS returns for the group
• Support external auditors, preparing supporting documentation, leading audit meetings, and coordinating contributions from internal teams
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual budgets, providing analysis on performance and key variances
• Complete monthly reconciliations for intercompany accounts, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers to maintain financial accuracy and integrity

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 + Study Support, Bonus & Benefits

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.