Our client is a well-established Leeds-based business operating multiple industries and servicing a diverse client base, the business offers a stable and commercially focused environment with strong operational infrastructure and clear growth ambitions.

The finance function plays a central role in supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term decision making. This role sits within a small, close knit finance team and works closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing insight, control and support across multiple revenue streams.

Key responsibilities:

• Production of monthly management accounts with supporting analysis
• Variance analysis and commentary for senior management
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Maintenance and oversight of the purchase and sales ledgers
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations and control account ownership
• Monitoring margins and cost control across projects and departments
• Business partnering with operational teams
• Supporting year-end processes and audit requirements
• Involvement in cashflow forecasting and working capital management

Candidate profile:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in a management accounting or similar role
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on role

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000

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.

Are you a driven and ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a standout opportunity to join a growing, multi-disciplinary accountancy practice as a Manager or Senior Manager, with a structured path to future Directorship.

The Firm:
A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice, offering expert advice to a diverse client base. With multiple offices across the region, the firm is expanding its senior leadership team and looking for a key individual to help drive success in its Barnsley office.

The Role:

Stepping into this role, you’ll have a defined progression plan to Directorship and play a key role in the following: 

• Managing a client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services
• Leading and mentoring a team, supporting their development and performance
• Driving business development, identifying opportunities for growth
• Shaping the future of the firm, working closely with Directors and Partners
• Overseeing compliance, ensuring top-tier client service

Who We’re Looking For:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with PQE in practice
• Experience working at assistant manager, manager or senior manager level 
• A proactive, forward-thinking leader with excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills across Office 365, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and IRIS
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio and driving business growth

What’s on Offer:

• Up to £60,000 salary + discretionary bonuses
• 31 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays) + Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Company Pension (salary sacrifice available)
• Professional memberships paid
• Extra benefits: Cycle to Work, Free Parking, Eye Tests, Staff Discounts

IPS Finance has 40 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 highly regarded, long established independent practice is seeking a senior level accountant to take genuine ownership across a broad and varied client portfolio. This is a hands-on position with real responsibility, direct client relationships, and a clear runway for those who want to grow with a firm that’s built to last.

You’ll be a central figure in the practice – the kind of person clients ask for by name and colleagues lean on for guidance.

Day to day, that means:

• Preparing year-end accounts under UK GAAP for a diverse client base: limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders
• Leading and supporting statutory audits from planning through to sign-off
• Delivering specialist assurance work including grant claim audits and solicitor accounts rules assignments
• Producing management accounts and providing hands-on advisory support to SME clients
• Maintaining strong client relationships and holding yourself to a high standard of service
• Playing an active role in team development and contributing to the wider direction of the practice

What You Bring

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience – what matters most is solid, credible practice background
• Audit experience is a plus, but appetite and attitude will count for more
• Confident communicator, comfortable in front of clients and capable of earning their trust
• Competent across Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and MS Office

Why This Role
Independent practices of this quality and standing don’t recruit at this level often. You’ll be joining a firm with a strong reputation, a loyal client base, and a culture that rewards people who want to do excellent work – not just clock in. The structure is there for the right person to build something meaningful here over the long term.

Salary to £65,000, with the broader package and progression reflecting your experience and what you bring to the role.
 
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.

An established firm of chartered accountants in Sheffield is looking to appoint a Bookkeeper to support a varied client portfolio.

This is a part time position suited to someone comfortable managing day-to-day transactional finance and VAT compliance across multiple clients.

The role

• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients
• Process invoices, receipts and payments
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Liaise directly with clients to gather information and respond to queries
• Use cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks

What they are looking for

• Bookkeeping experience within practice or multi-client environment
• Strong working knowledge of VAT returns
• Confident using Xero and other accounting software
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage workload independently
• Comfortable dealing with clients directly

Salary to £30,000

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.

Our client is an established independent accountancy practice with a strong regional presence and a growing SME client base. The firm has built a reputation for long-term client relationships, practical advice and a supportive internal culture, and continues to invest in its people as the practice expands.

This is a permanent Manager level role, sitting between the senior leadership team and the wider client-facing staff. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on onboarding and managing new business, while also providing day-to-day leadership and oversight within the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and professional clients
• Acting as the main point of contact for new client wins, overseeing onboarding and early relationship management
• Reviewing accounts, tax computations and advisory work prepared by the team
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior and senior staff
• Managing workflows, deadlines and client expectations across the portfolio
• Supporting partners with practice growth initiatives and service development
• Identifying opportunities to add value and expand services within existing relationships
• Contributing to continuous improvement of internal processes and standards

Candidate profile:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with strong practice background
• Proven experience operating at Manager or similar level within an accountancy firm
• Demonstrable people management and leadership experience
• Comfortable managing client relationships and handling new business introductions
• Strong technical grounding across accounts and tax for SMEs
• Confident communicator with a professional and measured approach
• Well organised, with the ability to balance client delivery and team oversight

Package and working pattern:

• Salary circa £50,000 plus performance related bonus
• Hybrid working with one day per week from home
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to accrue up to 5 additional days’ holiday with length of service
• Full support for ongoing development, including management and leadership training

This role offers clear long-term progression within a growing practice, exposure to new business and strategic client relationships, and a genuine investment in leadership development through structured courses and 1:1 coaching. It would suit an experienced accountancy practice professional looking to take ownership of a client portfolio while continuing to develop as a people manager.

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 Finance Manager available for an immediate start is required to join our client in Huddersfield. This will be a broad SME role covering full ownership of the finance function within a growing, owner managed business.

This is a hands on position where you will take responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls, and providing meaningful insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the month end process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts
• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting standards
• Ownership of cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Business partnering with operations and senior leadership to improve visibility of margins and performance
• Development of MI and reporting to better link operational activity to financial outcomes
• Liaison with external accountants, auditors, and banking partners
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance and reporting

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on Finance Manager to step into a pivotal role within a growing SME environment.
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.

Reporting to the Directors and this is a hands-on Company Accountant role is responsible for the day to day management of the finance function. You will oversee all transactional finance, payroll, HMRC compliance and month and year-end processes, acting as the primary finance lead within the business.

The position is with a long established import and distribution business operating across the UK retail and trade markets. With an international supplier base and multi currency transactions, the company has built a strong reputation in its sector and continues to grow through long standing customer relationships and operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for daily finance operations, including cash management, banking and reconciliations (GBP, EUR and USD)
• Managing weekly UK and international supplier payment runs, including foreign currency transactions
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledger processes, ensuring accurate postings and reconciliations
• Monitoring aged creditors and debtors, resolving queries and investigating discrepancies
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll, including RTI submissions, pensions, P11Ds and payroll journals
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting compliance submissions in conjunction with external accountants
• Acting as first point of contact for HMRC queries and audit requirements
• Managing month-end close, reviewing P&L, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining clean and accurate ledgers ahead of external accountant review
• Supporting year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and audit preparation

Key Experience  

• Proven experience in a standalone or number one finance role within an SME environment
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT and HMRC compliance
• Experience managing multi-currency transactions and foreign supplier payments
• Confident overseeing both transactional finance and month-end reporting
• Comfortable liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary to £38,000 depending on experience with room to build on this
• Office-based role in West Yorkshire
• Full-time position with standard weekday hours

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.

Opportunity to establish yourself as Finance Manager for a division of a newly acquired business, taking ownership of reporting, HMRC compliance and acting as a key member of the on site senior leadership team.

Following its recent acquisition by a larger, well funded group, the business continues to trade as a distinct brand while benefiting from increaseed investment, infrastructure and strategic support. This creates a stable platform with strong growth potential.

This role sits as the senior finance lead on site, responsible for the daily running of the finance function for the division. You will report into group finance while partnering closely with operational leadership locally, playing a key role in both financial control and commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts production for the division
• Ensuring accurate and timely HMRC compliance including VAT and statutory submissions
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and analysis
• Providing commercial insight to operational stakeholders on site
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes
• Overseeing transactional finance and ensure ledger accuracy
• Supporting integration into group systems, processes and reporting frameworks
• Liaising with auditors, tax advisers and external stakeholders as required

Candidate profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or strong QBE with relevant experience
• Experience of producing full management accounts and managing compliance obligations
• Ability to operate independently while engaging with group
• Confident communicator, able to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a changing environment following acquisition
• Proactive and hands-on approach

Salary: £50,000 – £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.

Our client is a highly profitable, private equity backed group operating within a multi site services environment. The business is delivering an active buy and build strategy, acquiring and integrating complementary companies to build a scaled, market leading platform. With strong financial backing, and a clear value creation plan, the group is at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.

This role sits at the centre of the group finance function, working directly with the CFO and senior stakeholders. It offers a blend of financial control, commercial insight, and direct involvement in acquisitions and integration. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the finance function as the business continues to scale and there is a clearly mapped internal progression route into a larger role available for the right person. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and private equity reporting requirements
• Maintain and develop a robust financial controls framework across a multi entity structure
• Manage audit processes and external advisor relationships
• Produce high quality board and investor reporting
• Lead financial integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning systems and processes
• Support post acquisition integration and synergy tracking
• Oversee revenue recognition, project profitability, and margin performance
• Drive improvements in working capital, cash flow, and operational efficiency
• Partner with senior stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical grounding with experience in group reporting
• Experience in multi entity or acquisitive environments
• Exposure to M&A, integration, or private equity settings advantageous
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of cash flow and value drivers
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary circa £70,000 – £80,000 plus bonus c.10%
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working (North Bradford based 2-3 days a week with travel to sites across the UK)
• Full-time, permanent

Progression & Opportunity
This is a career defining opportunity within a growing PE-backed platform. The role offers exposure to live acquisitions, integration, and exit planning, with the expectation that the successful candidate will progress as the group expands. If you are career minded and looking to move beyond traditional reporting into a broader, value driven finance role within a dynamic, acquisitive environment, please apply below. 

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 currently recruiting for an Interim Accountant to join a retail business based in Huddersfield on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days WFH.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, this role will provide vital support across both day-to-day finance operations and commercial finance activities during a busy period for the business.

The Role This is a varied and hands-on position combining core accounting responsibilities with commercial analysis and business support. Key duties will include:

• Assisting with month-end reporting and management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations and ledger reviews
• Producing financial analysis and performance reporting
• Supporting cashflow and working capital reporting
• Assisting with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects
• Providing commercial insight to support decision making
• Supporting the Financial Controller across wider finance activities

The Candidate We are looking for someone who can quickly integrate into the team and add value from day one.

You will ideally:

• Be comfortable operating in a hands-on finance environment
• Possess strong Excel and analytical skills
• Be confident communicating with stakeholders across the business
• Be available to start immediately or at short notice

What’s on Offer

• 6 month interim contract
• Immediate start available
• Varied and commercially focused role
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Competitive day rate / salary equivalent