IPS Finance is handling a newly created Finance Manager role to join a leading support services company. This role will support the Group Finance Director in the day-to-day finance operations and lead a small finance team.

This employee-owned business operates internationally and combine innovation with a strong commitment to client service. They pride themselves on supporting staff development and providing a collaborative, people-focused working environment.

As Finance Manager, you will:

• Report directly to the Group Finance Director
• Oversee the production of management accounts, cashflows, budgets, and VAT returns.
• Provide financial analysis, including variance reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end processes, including audit deliverables and liaising with external auditors.
• Present financial information to senior management and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of five finance professionals.

We are looking for a part-qualified or recently qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with:

• Strong experience in accounting packages and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Confidence in presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.

Desirable (not essential):

• Knowledge of Sage/Xero and advanced excel skills.
• Experience preparing financial information to support strategic and operational decisions.

Why Join?

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office each week.
• Be part of an employee-owned business making a real difference in sustainability and climate resilience.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.

  If you are interested in this Finance 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.

   

I’m supporting a well-regarded global financial services group hiring an experienced Tax Advisor. Based from Rugby, the team provides comprehensive UK direct tax support, delivering telephone and written consultancy plus technical guidance to departments across the business. The set-up is mainly remote, with just one day a week in the Rugby office and the rest from home. They welcome applicants from both HMRC and practice backgrounds, making experience from either environment highly relevant for this role.

Main duties of the position:

• Provide clear, accurate advice on UK direct tax by phone and in writing, backed up with legislation and HMRC references
• Research and resolve client queries, applying technical knowledge to practical situations faced by accountancy firms and their clients
• Support accountancy practices and affinity partners with consultancy services that help them manage tax risks effectively
• Keep accurate records of advice given and ensure all work complies with FCA and regulatory requirements
• Share knowledge with the wider team, including coaching and supporting less experienced colleagues
• Manage workload efficiently, balancing quick response times with the need for thorough technical research
• Stay up to date with tax legislation and HMRC guidance to ensure advice remains current and reliable

Salary up to £45,000

Excellent benefits package including:

• 12% pension employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus buy & sell options
• Private health, dental and travel insurance
• Season ticket loan
• Discount & Cashback schemes

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the 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’re recruiting a hands-on and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead the finance function of a privately owned, multi-site care home group with turnover of c.£25m. The group is growing steadily across Northern England and offers an opportunity to play a key leadership role in the business. 

You’ll work closely with the owner to shape financial strategy, drive profitability, and embed robust financial processes. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys being both a strategic partner and an operational leader – someone who can challenge the status quo, modernise finance systems, and offer real commercial insight to improve business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the owner and senior team to shape financial strategy and business growth plans
• Deliver data-led insight to improve occupancy, manage costs, and optimise local authority funding
• Challenge operational assumptions and identify margin improvement opportunities
• Contribute to investment decisions, acquisitions, and long-term scaling of the group
• Lead all aspects of financial control: budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, P&L, and statutory reporting
• Own monthly close and provide accurate, timely management reporting to owners and board
• Oversee compliance with audit, regulatory and funding body requirements
• Ensure robust financial governance and risk management across all sites
• Lead finance transformation: automate manual processes and improve data accuracy
• Introduce smarter systems and reporting tools to support operational decision-making
• Streamline workflows across finance and operations to reduce duplication and improve agility
• Manage and develop a small team of four within finance
• Build strong working relationships with care home managers and regional ops teams

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong track record in a similar Head of Finance or Finance Director role
• Experience in a multi-site, operationally complex setting (e.g., care, healthcare, hospitality, or retail)
• Strong systems knowledge and process mindset
• Comfortable working in an owner-led environment where adaptability and initiative are key

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000

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.

We have a brand new opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join a well-established, growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Harrogate.

This role is full time or part-time and is flexible on how many part-time hours.

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 hours
• Hybrid working
• Annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays and increasing with length of service. (FTE)
• Salary from £25,000 to £30,000 (FTE)

If you are interested in this Bookkeeper 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 Personal Tax Manager to join a modern and well-respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Wakefield.
 
This firm is a fantastic success story, having grown significantly since inception to now offering their clients a range of services including Audit, Tax, Accountancy and Outsourcing.
 
This firm has a wide range of individuals working for them and they are now keen to expand their existing team with a Personal Tax Manager.
 
As a Personal Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients (individuals and partnerships) in relation to their personal tax returns.
• Regularly meeting with and speaking to clients to ensure the provision of a knowledgeable and professional level of service
• Dealing with P11D benefits forms
• Dealing with HMRC queries and letters
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation
• Assisting in the development of less experienced colleagues, providing training/instruction where needed and reviewing the work of junior colleagues

 
 
To qualify for this Personal Tax Manager opportunity:

• An experienced personal tax professional currently working within an Accountancy firm.
• Ideally ATT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Able to convey specialist knowledge in an understandable manner
• Strong team player, willing and able to share knowledge and experience with more junior colleagues
• Able to manage own workload and meet deadlines in an autonomous role

 
What’s on offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service
• Up to 5% employers pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid / flexible work options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward and recognition programme
• Salary from £40,000 to £45,000

 
If you are interested in this Personal Tax 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.
 
 
 
 
 

Are you looking to join a growing firm of Chartered Accountants?

There is an exciting opportunity for a Semi-Senior Accountant 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 Semi-Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of statutory financial statements over a varied portfolio of clients including companies, limited liability partnerships, partnerships, sole traders, trusts and preparation of the associated tax computations.
• Preparation and review of VAT returns.
• Complete work accurately and in a timely and cost-effective manner, working to agreed deadlines.
• Undertake continuous training, self-learning and development by attending appropriate training programmes, technical research/reading and keeping up to date with relevant issues within the profession.

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

• 3+ years’ experience, having worked as a Semi-Senior Accountant in an Accountancy firm.
• Qualified AAT or part-qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Ability to use a range of software packages including Excel, Word, Outlook, Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Farmplan, Key Prime and IRIS would be advantageous.

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 £26,000 to £34,000

If you are interested in this Semi-Senior Accountant 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 Senior Accountant to join a well-respected, dynamic, growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Harrogate.
 
This firm offer a range of services for their variety of clients. You will have the opportunity to join a well-established existing team, providing support to junior members of the team whilst gaining a breadth of knowledge from peers.  
 
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a small portfolio of clients and acting as the main point of contact.
• Preparation and review of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparation and review of Corporation & Personal Tax Returns.
• VAT Return preparation.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on work completed by junior members of the team, which will include reviewing year end accounts, VAT returns and other work as required.

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

• Will be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Will have a minimum of 3 years’ Practice experience in an accountancy firm, having worked as a Senior Accountant.
• Feel comfortable and confident contacting clients and building relationships and supporting junior members of the team.

 
 
What’s on offer?

• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• Flexible work options.
• Salary from £45,000 to £55,000

 
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.
 
 

A well-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking a Personal Tax Assistant to join their team in Huddersfield.

This firm offers a range of services from accounts, audit, tax, corporate finance, and much more!

This firm works with a variety of clients, ensuring you get well-rounded experience to keep your work life balanced and interesting!

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

• Preparation of Personal Tax Returns for a variety of clients.
• Liaise with HMRC to deal with any queries.
• Build long-term relationships with clients to ensure the success of the firm.
• Assist with ad-hoc advisory work.

To be a successful applicant for this Personal Tax Assistant role, ideally you will meet the following:

• 2+ years’ experience working as a Personal Tax Assistant in an Accountancy firm.
• Can be studying ATT or CTA. 
• Be confident preparing personal tax returns.
• Good written and verbal English.
• Keen to progress within the firm and make a long-term commitment.

What’s on offer?

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible working times
• Hybrid opportunities.
• Nearby parking.
• Full study support
• Paid overtime
• Salary from £25,000 to £30,000

If you are interested in this Personal Tax Assistant role 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.

Brand new opportunity for a Senior Accountant 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 a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and clients to resolve issues, facilitate collaboration and address any issues
• Ensure all Accounts and VAT returns are filed on time
• Achieve reporting deadlines for clients
• Review Accounts & VAT returns
• Answer non-complex VAT queries
• Bookkeeping and accounts preparation as required
• Training junior colleagues in accounts and VAT return preparation

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

• Qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification, such as AAT, ACA, or ACCA.
• Comfortable contacting clients and 3rd parties to ensure efficient workflow.
• Experience in preparation of year end accounts and VAT returns.
• Experience using Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and Freeagent 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
• Study support.
• Salary from £30,000 to £35,000

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.

Experienced Credit Controller? Looking to further you’re career?…

This opportunity might be what you are looking for!!

The successful candidate will support the financial operations of the organisation by ensuring prompt and accurate collection of outstanding debts. This role is key to maintaining healthy cash flow, reducing aged debt, and promoting strong working relationships with commissioners, clients, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities of Credit Controller

• Manage the accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate and timely collection of income.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices and debts.
• Resolve queries and discrepancies with clients, commissioners, and internal teams.
• Maintain the sales ledger and ensure all payments are correctly allocated.
• Prepare aged debt reports and assist with month-end close and reporting.
• Escalate overdue accounts and support recovery procedures when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the billing team to improve processes and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all communications and payment plans.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial policies and data protection regulations.

Essential:

• Experience in credit control or a similar finance role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in using finance software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Professional, approachable, and able to build positive relationships internally and externally