An opportunity has arisen to join the internal finance team of a professional services company as a Management Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts, supporting financial processes, and contributing to the ongoing development of the finance function. This role offers scope for progression into future leadership positions.

This is a hybrid working opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, KPIs and budget vs actuals.
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and overseeing VAT compliance.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Supervising and supporting finance team members, ensuring accuracy across ledgers and inter-company balances.
• Coaching colleagues to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and finance technology.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within a multi-company SME environment.
• Strong MS Excel skills; experience with Dext and Xero preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Supervisory or line management experience desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-orientated, motivated, and proactive.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure and use initiative.
• Keen to embrace technology and process improvements.
• Looking to progress long-term into leadership/FC roles.

Development
You will benefit from structured development opportunities, regular performance reviews, mentoring, and wider firm initiatives designed to support both technical and personal growth.

We are looking for a qualified accountant from a Restructuring or Covenant background for an in-house 12-month contract opportunity. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working (c.3 days WFH.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead covenant assessments, reviewing financial strength of employers.
• Leading a team.
• Oversee affordability reviews, financial health monitoring, recovery plan assessments, and due diligence.
• Independent business reviews 
• Handle technical financial and covenant queries.
• Liaise with employers and stakeholders both virtually and in-person.
• Preparing reports for, and delivering advice to, a variety of audiences

Requirements:

• Experience in pension covenant , restructuring or audit.
• ACCA/ACA qualified or with relevant restructuring/insolvency experience.
• Strong organisational, management, and communication skills.
• Confident in presenting, reporting, and engaging with stakeholders.

If you are interested in this Senior Covenant / Restructuring 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.

We are working with an independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Bradford seeking an individual with tax or trust accounts experience to join their busy trust and estates team. Training can be provided by an experienced tax and trust Partner.

This role can be fulfilled on a part time or full time basis.

Working directly with the trust partner, you will be responsible for a portfolio of trust clients which have a variety of assets including property, private company shares and investment portfolios. The role also involves administering estates including gathering details of assets and liabilities, the preparation of estate accounts, collecting in assets and making distributions to beneficiaries, as well as tax computations.

Duties;

• Preparing annual trust and estate accounts on a bespoke basis from templates.
• Completing and submitting annual tax returns using CCH software.
• Completing Inheritance Tax returns and preparing associated calculations.
• General administration of trusts and estates.
• Liaising with clients and providing advisory services (in conjunction with the partner or manager when appropriate).
• Liaising with HMRC, solicitors, banks and stockbrokers.

If you are interested in this Tax/Trust 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 recruiting a Part Time Financial Director for a commercial business based in York. This is a 12 month contract and the role can be fulfilled within 3 days.  The role is with a modern and forward looking organisation with flexible working on offer.

Salary £70,000 – £80,000 FTE.

As Part-Time Financial Director, you will play a key role in guiding the financial strategy of the business. This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for an experienced finance professional who has operated at Financial Director level and is looking for a flexible role with real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Provide strategic advice to the Board and senior management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Ensure strong financial controls and risk management.
• Support growth and profitability.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally as FD/CFO.
• Strong strategic insight with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are interested in this part time Financial Director 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.

A progressive, forward-thinking, independent firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join their firm on a remote basis.
This firm offers a range of services to their clients, and you will be responsible for managing the entire process for your own portfolio, covering a variety of tasks to keep your work varied.
 
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, being responsible for the full 360 client experience from start to finish.
• Preparation of statutory year end accounts.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns and providing tax advice.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Bookkeeping for your portfolio of clients.

 
The payroll is dealt with by a dedicated payroll team.
 
To qualify for this Senior Accountant role, ideally you will meet the following:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with relevant Practice experience working as a Senior Accountant or similar.
• Experience using Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, VT, FreeAgent, and Xero is desirable.
• You must feel comfortable with all aspects of managing your own portfolio of clients, from communicating, managing deadlines, and doing the accountancy work.
• Client-focused, dedicated to providing excellent service and forming long-term relationships with your clients.

 
What’s on offer?

• Fully remote role.
• 1 in-person meet-up every year which is fully funded by the firm.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Salary from £38,000 to £42,000

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

Fantastic opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join a large, multi-site firm of Chartered Accountants, at their office based in York.

This firm offers a variety of services to their clients, ensuring they provide a well-rounded approach. From Audit and Accounts through to Corporate Finance, this firm are dedicated to providing excellent service.

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of financial statements using FRS105, FRS102, FRS102 section 1a and group accounts.
• Assist with planning, fieldwork and completion of audits using an electronic audit file system under the guidance of a manager/partner.
• Supervision and development of junior staff.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and their staff
• Preparation of draft Corporation tax computations

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

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified working towards full completion.
• Experience working as an Audit and Accounts Senior or Semi-Senior in Practice.
• Experience using Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks would be advantageous.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working
• Health benefits
• Additional annual leave after continuous years of service
• Can buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Flexible office hours
• Full study support
• Salary from £33,000 to £37,000

If you are interested in this Audit and Accounts Senior position or would like any further information, please 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.

Exciting opportunity for a Client Manager to join a well-established, growing, respectable firm based in Harrogate.
 
This firm offer a variety of services to their varying client base, from audit, accounts, tax, cloud accounting, and business and personal finance.
 
As a Client Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients.
• Overseeing some trainee staff, working closely with the Senior Manager and Director.
• Preparation and review of statutory year end accounts, management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns
• Assisting with audit work when required.

 
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?

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Hybrid working options
• Flexible working hours.
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking.
• Salary from £40,000 to £45,000

 
If you are interested in this Client 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 Audit Senior to join a large, well-established, modern firm of Chartered Accountants based in the heart of Leeds City Centre.
 
Being close to public transport links, you will be at the centre of exciting Leeds, lending itself to fantastic work life balance as the Centre is just steps away.
 
You have the opportunity to join a growing firm that are keen to support you with long-term career development, progressing all the way through to the top of the firm, if you desire to do so.
 
As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Take responsibility for planning, fieldwork, and completion of audits, taking a key role in the audit team, managing delivery expectations and highlighting any issues at an early stage.
• Identify and undertake more complex audit areas during fieldwork stage, with guidance, and referring queries to more senior members of the audit team.
• Attend planning and clearance meetings, taking an active role in the meeting preparation, contributing to discussion, and answering queries where appropriate.
• Review draft accounts, issue to client and deal with any queries arising.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements from client’s trial balance and advise on disclosures.
• Work with the corporate tax team to provide corporation tax compliance and related advice.

 
 
To be a successful applicant for this Audit Senior role, you should meet the following:

• A professional accountancy qualification – ICAEW/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent
• Previous experience as an Audit Senior in an Accountancy Practice
• Experience of a client facing role
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.

 
What’s on offer?

• Paid overtime
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Dress for your day policy.
• Salary from £40,000 to £50,000

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

Fantastic new opportunity for a Client Manager to join a growing firm of Accountants near Keighley. 
 
This firm offer a range of services to their clients, and you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of businesses.
 
As a Client Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Manging your own portfolio of clients and liaising with clients on all accounting matters
• Reviewing work of other employees.
• Accounts preparation from both incomplete records and computerised records
• Company and personal tax return preparation
• Other ad-hoc projects as they arise

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

• ACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, having worked as a Client Manager or similar in an Accountancy firm.
• Experience using CCH, Sage, and Xero would be desirable.
• Ability to prepare accounts to a high standard and feel comfortable contacting clients.

 
What’s on offer?

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced annual leave that increases with length of service.
• Flexible working 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 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 a Corporate Tax Senior to join a large firm of Chartered Accountants at their office in Hull.

This role will give you the opportunity to specialise in different industries, enabling you to take your career to the next level.

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

• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations – identifying planning opportunities and tackling technical complexities for a wide-ranging client base.
• Supporting the Senior Corporate Tax Manager with tax planning projects, Research & Development claims, and other specialist advisory work.
• Working closely with partners and managers on technical tax aspects of transactional work.
• Liaising with HMRC and handling technical queries.

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

• 4+ years’ experience, having worked as a Corporate Tax Senior in an Accountancy firm.
• Qualified ATT, ACA, ACCA, or CTA.

What’s on offer?

• Flexible working options
• Ongoing training and development
• Enhanced annual leave
• Full study support
• Long-term career development
• Social events with the firm
• Salary from £38,000 to £42,000

If you are interested in this Corporate Tax 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.