A highly regarded independent firm based locally to Skipton is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take on a varied and rewarding role within a supportive and flexible working environment (3 days WFH and flexible working hours).

The firm works with a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals and owner-managed businesses, offering a strong mix of both compliance and advisory work.

The Role

As Senior Tax Manager, you will play a key role in managing client relationships and delivering high-quality tax services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients
• Managing tax compliance processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Providing tailored tax advisory services to high net worth individuals and limited companies
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting business growth strategies
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing mentorship
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

About You

• Proven experience in a tax role
• Strong technical knowledge across compliance and advisory
• Experience working with HNWIs and owner-managed businesses
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• A proactive and commercially aware mindset

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working with a hybrid model (2 days in the office)
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days holiday + stats 
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to interesting and varied advisory work
• Clear progression opportunities within an independent firm

If you are interested in this Senior Tax 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.

Brand new opportunity for a Payroll Senior to join a leading independent firm based in Bingley.

This firm provides expert audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across Yorkshire and beyond.

As a Payroll Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Processing monthly, weekly and annual payrolls for clients.
• Processing auto enrolment workplace pensions.
• Processing payrolled benefits.
• Submitting Real Time Information to HMRC.
• Handling payroll queries and resolving issues.
• Staying up to date with payroll legislation and applying this correctly.
• P11d preparation and submission.
• Additional admin duties to ensure client information is accurate and up to date.
• BACS submissions

To qualify for this Payroll Senior role, ideally you will meet the following:

• Experience working in a bureau style environment, ideally within an accountancy firm.
• Comfortable working with multiple clients in a variety of industries.
• Experience using Sage 50 payroll, QuickBooks, and/or Xero would be beneficial.

What’s on offer?

• 35 hour working week
• Enhanced annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working times
• Opportunities for career progression
• Regular social events
• On-site parking
• Salary from £30,000 to £35,000

If you are interested in this Payroll Senior role or would like any further information, please 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.

Our client is looking for a hands-on Assistant Management Accountant on an interim basis to support the finance function across both UK and US business units. This is a highly transactional role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at pace, staying close to the detail, and contributing to month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Processing journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger activities as required
• Performing bank reconciliations across UK and US entities
• Managing intercompany reconciliations and postings
• Supporting cash allocation and resolving credit control queries
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Producing variance analysis and supporting commentary
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensuring accurate month-end cut-off across multiple entities
• Supporting the consolidation of UK and US business units
• Working across dual-currency environments (GBP/USD)
• Assisting with VAT (UK) and sales tax (US) processes where required
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements
• Identifying and supporting process improvements and system efficiencies

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar Assistant Management Accountant or Accounts Assistant role
• Strong transactional finance background
• Experience working across multiple entities (ideally UK & US)
• Good understanding of month-end processes
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)

Do you want to progress your audit career in a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a well-established firm based in Newcastle.

As an Audit Senior, your key responsibilities will be:

• Produce a detailed audit planning memorandum and discuss with Partner/Director/Senior manager.
• Complete audits in accordance with the Firm’s audit procedures, with assistance from more senior members of staff.
• Monitor the progress of jobs, ensure that budgets are met, address any problems that are encountered to ensure that the audit is finished within the budget and timeframe.
• Check and supervise the work of more junior staff both on site and in the office and complete any sections as necessary.
• Sign off audit sections, address any problems and complete the file before passing it to the Partner/Director/Senior Manager for review.
• Prepare accounts for some of the firms’ larger cases.

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

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• 3-5+ years’ experience, having worked in an Accountancy firm.
• Experience using CaseWare would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience leading onsite audits with commercial clients from planning to completion.

What’s on offer?

• Life insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work
• Tech scheme
• Salary from £38,000 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 an Audit Senior to join a prominent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Durham.  

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in supervising audit engagements. With clear progression opportunities, this role offers significant career growth and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the audit manager and lead audits independently on-site.

As an Audit Senior, your key responsibilities will be:

• Taking responsibility for audits from planning to completion across a range of owner-managed businesses, from small to large companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Planning, executing, and finalising audits, identifying key risk areas, and ensuring audit objectives are met.
• Participate in meetings with clients throughout all stages of the audit process, escalating/reporting back when needed to the audit manager/audit RI.
• Supervising, mentoring, and coaching junior team members to develop their technical abilities, soft skills, and client interaction.
• Managing and improving audit processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.

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

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• 3-5+ years’ experience, having worked in an Accountancy firm.
• Experience leading audits, with a strong audit background.

What’s on offer?

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance 4x salary
• Income protection
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced annual leave
• Salary from £38,000 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 Client Manager to join a well-established, growing, independent firm based in Stockton-on-Tees.

As a Client Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients.
• Preparation and review of statutory year end accounts, management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns
• Supporting junior members of the team.

As a Client Manager, ideally you will meet the following:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have 5+ years Practice experience, working as a Client Manager or similar.
• Confident managing a portfolio of clients.
• Keen to support Trainee staff and contribute to the future growth of the firm.

What’s on offer?

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Pension contributions increasing with length of service
• Death-in-service cover
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Incentive scheme and discounts
• Salary from £40,000 to £50,000

If you are interested in this Client Manager opportunity 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.

Growing group seeking a qualified Management Accountant to strengthen financial control and improve operational reporting as the business continues to expand.

The role will take ownership of the monthly reporting process and support the development of scalable finance processes across the group.

This role would suit an experienced Management Accountant seeking a hands on role within a growing SME environment. Ideally you will be a qualified accountant or finalist with good systems skills and the drive to push forward processes and develop best practice within the finance department. 

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with analysis of financial performance and key variances
• Responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Contribution to group reporting requirements and financial information submissions
• Monitoring receivables and supporting effective credit control processes
• Management of the fixed asset register including depreciation calculations
• Preparation of audit schedules and coordination with external auditors during year end
• Ensuring compliance with VAT, payroll and other statutory reporting obligations
• Assisting with cashflow forecasting and monitoring working capital performance
• Supporting improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting structures Involvement in ad hoc finance initiatives and projects as the business continues to expand

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 a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join a well-established, reputable firm of Accountants based in Wynyard.

This firm offers long-term career prospects, with a chance to join a strong existing team.

As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee a small portfolio of key corporate clients, including their compliance process
• Focus a large part of your time in supporting the Tax Partners to deliver tax advisory services to existing and new clients
• Assist in managing the corporate tax team by hearing the voice of your team members, conduct appraisals, provide coaching of assignments to support the development of team skills and knowledge and continually improve the quality and delivery of work
• Establish strong working relationships with your own portfolio of clients through assignments and regular contact, including attending client meetings

To qualify for this Corporate Tax Senior Manager role, ideally you should meet the following:

• ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA (or equivalent) qualified
• Exposure to multiple sectors would be a distinct advantage
• Previous Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax experience in a similar role within a practice environment is essential
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to carry out research into complex areas of tax legislation

What’s on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday off work!
• Hybrid working options
• Flexible working
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Employee benefits portal
• Employee and client’s referral schemes
• Salary from £65,000 to £75,000

If you are interested in this Corporate Tax Senior 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.

Exciting opportunity for a Personal Tax Senior to join a growing, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stockton-on-Tees

As a Personal Tax Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Personal tax return preparation.
• Review personal tax returns prepared by junior members of the team.
• Assist other departments in the business with any tax queries.
• Assisting with ad-hoc tax planning advice

To qualify for this Personal Tax Senior position, ideally you will meet the following:

• 3+ years’ experience working in an accountancy firm, having worked as a Personal Tax Senior or Semi-Senior
• ATT qualified or CTA part to fully qualified
• Comfortable liaising with clients and colleagues

What’s on offer?

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Pension contributions increasing with length of service
• Death-in-service cover
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Incentive scheme and discounts
• Study support.
• Salary from £35,000 to £45,000

If you are interested in this Personal Tax Senior position or would like any further information, please 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.

Incredible opportunity for a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager to join a well-established, multi-site firm of Chartered Accountants, in their growing team based in Darlington.  

This firm offer a range of services to their diverse client base, enabling you to gain a breadth of experience throughout your career.

This modern firm have some incredible benefits, including flexible working and additional annual leave every 2 weeks.

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

• Reviewing and preparing income tax and partnership tax returns and P11Ds from a variety of systems including CCH, Iris and Taxshield and providing feedback as appropriate
• Review work and provide training and support to Taxation Associates, Senior Associates and Seniors
• Research more complex tax planning issues and assisting with drafting tax advisory reports
• Deal with more complex cases around remuneration planning and capital gains tax, liaising with the client as appropriate with support from tax partners and directors
• Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
• Actively participate in department meetings

To qualify for this Private Client Tax Assistant Manager role, ideally you will meet the following:

• Fully ACA or CTA qualified with experience working as a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager or similar, in Practice.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone and by email
• Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel
• Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems

• Experience of personal tax planning and residency would be desirable
• Experience in inheritance tax and trust advisory would be desirable

What’s on offer?

• Annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays.
• Option to buy additional annual leave.
• 9-day fortnight (work an extra hour for 9 days, get the 10th day off).
• Birthday off work
• Flexible working.
• Hybrid working.
• Social events with the firm.
• Parking
• Salary from £40,000p/a to £45,000p/a.

If you are interested in this Private Client Tax Assistant Manager position or would like any further information, please 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.