A fast-growing ecommerce business is seeking an Interim Management Accountant for an initial 12 month contract, there is the possibility this develops into a full time opportunity for the right person.

You will be joining a high calibre, international business operating at scale, with strong recent growth and ongoing investment in systems and platform capability.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting within a complex environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts process
• Full balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting inventory accounting and margin analysis
• Assisting with year-end and audit processes
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy
• This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced business, requiring someone who can quickly take ownership and operate with minimal supervision.

You will bring:

• Proven experience producing full management accounts
• Strong technical grounding in balance sheet and P&L
• Experience in a stock-focused environment (ecommerce, retail, distribution or similar) is highly desirable
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to work at pace

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

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.

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: £55,000 – £65,000

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.

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.

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 Newcastle.
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.

Incredible opportunity for a Private Client Tax Manager to join a well-established, growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newcastle.

The role entails managing all day-to-day aspects of a portfolio of private clients and although focused on compliance responsibilities there will also be opportunities to be involved with leading and supporting on tax advisory work.

As a Private Client Tax Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

• Act as principal contact for a portfolio of clients within the Private Client Team, taking responsibility for the review process of all compliance work relating to the client’s affairs.
• Support the development of team members at all levels including mentoring, assisting in training, undertaking personal development reviews and improving performance and efficiency where relevant.

• Provide ad hoc advisory services to clients. Areas of work focused on HNWI and OMB clients may well include the following: Residence and domicile matters, trust structuring, international tax planning, Estate planning, wealth management strategies, and succession planning.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks for clients, ensuring all work is both technically and ethically compliant having regard to professional standards.

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

• Proven experience in a private client tax manager / assistant manager role
• ATT, CTA, ACA, or ACCA (or equivalent) qualified
• 3-5+ years’ experience, having worked in an Accountancy firm.
• Experience using CCH would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex tax issues for clients.

What’s on offer?

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance 4x salary
• Income protection
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced annual leave
• 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.

Incredible new opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a prominent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newcastle.

This firm has a strong reputation for delivery high quality services to their clients, whilst offering a variety of services to meet their clients’ needs.

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing statutory financial statements for small, limited companies, including those with more complex accounting needs.
• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Working closely with clients to gather information, answer questions, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Putting together high-quality files for managers and directors to review.

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

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• 3-5+ years’ experience, having worked in an Accountancy firm.
• Experience with Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks would be advantageous.
• Confident liaising with clients.

What’s on offer?

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance 4x salary
• Income protection
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced annual leave
• Salary from £36,000 to £40,000

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.

Brand new opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join a well-established, growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds.

This role can be full time or part time, with a minimum of 3 days a week.

As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for:

• General bookkeeping.
• VAT returns.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Journals

To be a successful applicant for this bookkeeper position, ideally you should meet the following:

• Have previous experience as a Bookkeeper in Practice.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Be organised and methodical

What’s on offer?

• Flexible working options
• Life insurance
• Regular social events both in and outside the office
• Additional annual leave at Christmas time
• Annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Salary from £28,000 to £30,000 FTE

If you are interested in this Bookkeeper 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.