Are you looking to progress your accountancy career?
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Client Manager to join a growing, modern, forward-thinking firm of Accountants based in Wetherby.
 
As a Client Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of SME clients and acting as a trusted advisor
• Preparing financial statements and management accounts in line with relevant standards
• Building strong, long-term client relationships and providing proactive financial insights
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting tools (especially Xero)
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members
• Identifying opportunities to improve clients’ financial processes and adding real value

 
To qualify for this Client Manager position, ideally you will meet the following:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Solid understanding of professional regulations and best practice

 
What’s on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Flexible work options
• Salary from £40,000 to £50,000

 
If you are interested in this Client 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.
 

Are you looking to progress your audit career in a growing, modern firm of Accountants?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Senior to join this prominent firm at their office based in Wynyard.

This role will offer long-term career progression opportunities, as the firm in continually looking to grow and expand. You will have the chance to join an existing team, working alongside some amazing talent.

As an Audit Senior, you will be:

• Heavily involved in the completion of audit fieldwork/planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, normally on site at client premises.
• Responsible for the planning and completion of audit assignments, whilst ensuring audit files have appropriate and?sufficient?documentation.
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data and highlight high level risk areas or matters of concern to the Partner/Manager whilst using a significant degree of your own judgement.
• Planning the execution and finalisation of the audit assignments for Partner/Manager review.

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

• Working knowledge of IFRS/UKGAAP
• ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualified
• 3+ years of experience in an audit focussed role.
• Experience of auditing clients within a variety of industries
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior members

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 £40,000 to £46,000

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.

Incredible opportunity for a Corporate Tax Manager to join a well-established, reputable firm of Accountants based in Newcastle.
This firm offers long-term career prospects, with a chance to join a strong existing team.

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing complex corporation tax returns and larger groups
• Managing conversations with client teams relating to adherence to minimum pricing for CT, develop pricing strategies for clients for review by senior team
• Managing ongoing advisory projects on own client portfolio, with support from the partner or director
• Using the firm’s resources to research complex technical issues, arriving at a conclusion for review by more senior team members
• In respect of advisory work, responsible for completion of the tax advisory checklist for sign off by Partner / Director
• Managing a team of people, delegating appropriately, ensuring team have the required skills and exposure to work

To qualify for this Corporate Tax 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 £50,000 to £65,000

If you are interested in this Corporate 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.

Fantastic opportunity for Private Client Tax Manager to join a well-established, prominent, growing firm of Accountants at their office based in Leeds.  

This role will offer long-term career progression opportunities, as the firm in continually looking to grow and expand. You will have the chance to join an existing team, working alongside some amazing talent.

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

• Providing a range of Tax services to private clients in the region with a focus on advisory work.
• Supporting the Partners and Directors in delivering a quality service to their clients
• Assist in managing the Private Client 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

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

• CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA (or equivalent) qualified
• Exposure to multiple sectors would be a distinct advantage
• Previous personal/private client 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
• Experience of Trusts would be useful
• Previous experience of incorporations

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 £55,000 to £75,000

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.

Brand new opportunity for an Accountant to join a long-established, multi-site firm of Accountants, at their office in Otley.
 
This firm offers a range of services to their clients, enabling you to get a range of experience and keep your work varied.
 
As an Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of statutory year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for companies both in the office and at client premises.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns prepared by other members of staff.

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

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/ACA etc
• Must have experience working as an Accountant in an Accountancy firm
• Experience using Xero and Sage would be beneficial
• Must be confident liaising with clients directly.

 
What’s on offer?

• Flexible work hours
• Hybrid options
• Free on-site parking at all offices
• Study support
• Smart casual work attire
• Salary from £28,000 to £35,000

 
If you are interested in this Accountant 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.

Fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Pickering, North Yorkshire.  

This well-respected firm offer a variety of services to assist their clients with many aspects of their accounting needs. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues with varying experience, helping you to progress your career with the support of the team. 

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for:
•    Preparation of year end accounts for a variety of clients including sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships. 
•    Preparation of VAT returns. 
•    Support with bookkeeping as and when required.
•    Calculating corporate tax and personal tax liabilities; preparation of tax returns.

This is an exciting opportunity that will give you exposure to a wide range of areas of accounting as staff are responsible for all aspects of their clients accounting needs. With support from the firm, you will gain experience in managing the various processes your client goes through on a year-on-year basis, ensuring your work is varied and interesting. 

To qualify for this Accounts Assistant position, you will need:
•    2+ years’ experience working as an Accounts Assistant in an Accountancy Firm. 
•    Suitable for someone studying AAT, ACA, or ACCA. 
•    Be committed to your studies to ensure your long-term progression and success. 
•    Comfortable building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues. 

What’s on offer?
•    Flexible working.
•    Hybrid working available.
•    Parking.
•    Full study support.
•    Salary from £25,000p/a to £30,000p/a.

If you are interested in this Accounts Assistant 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.

Fantastic opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join a large, independent, growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds.
 
The firm provides a wide range of services for a diverse client range, specialising particularly in accountancy, audit, and tax.
 
As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation and review of statutory year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Review VAT returns prepared by junior members of the team.
• Draft corporation tax returns.
• Oversee audit assignments from start to finish, managing teams of staff to meet reporting deadlines and client agreed deadlines.

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

• ACA or ACCA qualified or near completion.
• Experience working as an Audit and Accounts Senior with an Accountancy firm.
• Feel confident mentoring junior members of the team when working both on-site with clients and in the office
• Ability to manage workload and adhere to deadlines.

 
What’s on offer?

• Flexible working times
• Hybrid working options
• Long-term career opportunities with structured progression
• 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 £38,000 to £45,000

 
If you are interested in this Audit and Accounts 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.

Exciting new opportunity for a Business Services Manager / Senior Manager to join a modern and growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds.

Long-established, this independent firm and are keen to expand their existing team. This firm provide a full range of audit, accountancy, and tax services to a wide range of clients, predominately across the Yorkshire region.

As a Business Services Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as the primary point of contact for that portfolio
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, reviewing year-end accounts, management accounts, and tax compliance.
• Assist clients with business planning, cashflow, projections and strategic growth.

To qualify for this Business Services Manager position, ideally you should meet the following:

• Be studying ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have experience working in a managerial role within an accountancy firm.  
• Feel comfortable and confident forming relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Strong background in UK GAAP (FRS 102) and proficiency in cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or IRIS.

What’s on offer?

• Opportunity to progress to Director
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working options.
• Hybrid working.
• On-site parking
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Death in service cover
• Salary from £50,000 to £75,000

If you are interested in this Business Services 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.

A high-growth, privately owned business with turnover of approximately £70m is seeking a Finance Project Accountant to focus on systems and streamlining processes to support the next phase of its evolution.

This is a high volume transactional business that has expanded rapidly through acquisition and organic growth. As a result, finance operations are currently highly manual and transactional, creating a significant opportunity for the right individual to make a lasting impact by streamlining processes, implementing systems, and driving automation across the function.

This is a 6–12 month fixed-term contract with strong potential to become a permanent role for the right person.

Working closely with senior leadership and the finance team, you will take ownership of improving how finance operates across the business. This role is ideal for someone who is tech savvy and enjoys rolling up their sleeves, identifying inefficiencies, and delivering practical, scalable solutions.

You’ll play a key role in transforming finance from a manual, process-heavy function into a more efficient, technology-enabled operation.

This role would suit an experienced and hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You will be:

• An experienced finance professional (qualification not essential)
• A self-starter with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable working in manual, evolving environments and driving change
• Technically savvy, with an interest in systems, automation, and AI
• Innovative, enthusiastic, and resilient
• Able to engage with stakeholders and deliver change effectively

Experience with systems implementation, process redesign, or transformation projects will be advantageous.

If you are interested in this Project 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.

Are you looking to join a growing firm and progress your tax career?

We have an incredible opportunity for a Corporate Tax Manager to join a firm of Chartered Accountants based in York.

This role is a mix of tax advisory and managing clients’ corporate tax affairs.

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients.
• Supporting the tax affairs of business owners, alongside their corporate tax responsibilities.
• Getting involved in year-end meetings, pre-year-end planning and wider structuring conversations
• Advising on matters such as R&D tax credits, capital allowances, succession planning, and restructuring
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex advisory assignments
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients

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

• CTA or ACA qualified or equivalent
• 3+ Years’ experience working as either a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager or Corporate Tax Manager in an Accountancy firm.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses or mid-market clients.

What’s on offer?

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 3x salary life assurance
• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave.
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Social Fund, including annual whole firm event and regular team/office events
• Wellness initiatives
• Westfield Rewards (online discounts) and Health Membership
• Salary from £55,000 to £65,0000

If you are interested in this Corporate Tax 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.