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We are working with an independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Bradford seeking an individual with tax and trust accounts experience to join their busy trust and estates team. This role can be fulfilled on a part time, flexible hours 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 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 Liaising with HMRC, solicitors, banks and stockbrokers If you are interested in this Trust 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.

Location London (Hybrid working) 3 days working from home 1 day per week in the London office 1 day per week visiting client sites (London-based solicitors) Our client is a growing legal systems support and software development company, specialising in legal accounting and practice management solutions for solicitors. They design and develop software specifically for law firms, combining deep legal knowledge with modern technology to improve efficiency, compliance, and reporting. With ambitious growth plans on both the technical and client sides, this role offers a unique opportunity to join early and develop into senior operational and leadership positions over time. This is a customer-facing support role ideal for someone with legal cashiering or legal accounts experience who is interested in moving into the technology and systems side of legal services . You will act as the bridge between solicitors and our technical team, providing expert support on legal accounting systems, assisting with training, and helping clients get the most from the software. Over time, the role can grow into operations management and director-level responsibilities as the business expands. Key Responsibilities of Legal Systems Support Specialist: Customer Support & Client Engagement: Provide first-line and second-line support to solicitor clients using Legal systems Support legal accounting and cashiering queries from a technical perspective Deliver client training sessions, including working directly with partners and senior staff Attend customer sites approximately one day per week Ongoing relationship management with a small but growing client base Legal Accounting & Systems Support: Apply legal cashiering knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve system issues Support configuration, testing, and demonstration of software for new and prospective clients Assist with demo and test-run environments for pipeline clients Work closely with the development team to translate client needs into system improvements Essential: Experience working as a legal cashier or in legal accounts within a law firm Strong understanding of legal accounting principles and compliance Confident communicating with solicitors, including partners Comfortable learning and working with software and technical systems

Corporate Tax Senior Manager opportunity with an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Harrogate. Reporting to the Tax Partner this role is compliance based with ad hoc advisory work covering; Review Corporation Tax computations and returns prepared by the team Prepare more complex Corporation Tax computations and returns Review/prepare tax reconciliations, tax account workings, deferred tax provisions for inclusion in statutory accounts Review quarterly instalment tax calculations Research & Development claims Employee Related Securities submissions to HMRC (EMI, CSOP) HMRC enquiries Liaise with clients and HMRC on a daily basis Monitor workflow through department and liaise with Managers/Partners accordingly Mentor junior members of staff Clients are a mix of stand-alone OMBs, UK and international groups. If you are interested in this Senior Corporate Tax 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.

A firm of Chartered Accounts in Ripon have on offer a broad ranging role covering accounts preparation for your ownb portfolio of clients and staff management. It will suit an accountant from practice who wants to have direct contact with clients and become a general practitioner across a wide range of quality limited company clients. The firm can support hybrid, full time, part time or flexible hours. Our client is open to applications from practice trained accountants who want to settle at manager level and those who want to push on to become a future Director. 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 the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

A leading UK national accountancy firm is seeking a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) to join its Accounts Preparation team at Manager level. The firm operates a hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home) and works with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. This role focuses on the preparation and review of statutory accounts for both audit and audit-exempt clients, including single entities and group consolidations. The successful candidate will manage client relationships end-to-end, deliver high-quality technical work, and play a key role in developing and supervising junior staff. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as the main point of contact Preparation and review of statutory accounts Providing practical accounting and technical advice Reviewing compliance work to ensure quality and timeliness Training, supervising, and appraising junior team members Supporting the development of accounts preparation processes and procedures Requirements ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with a background in practice Strong statutory accounts preparation experience Sound knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102, including consolidations Experience managing client portfolios This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to step into or continue at Manager level within a well-established, forward-thinking national firm offering long-term progression and exposure to complex, interesting clients. If you are interested in this Accounts Preparation 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.

In this senior leadership role the Head of Commercial Finance will take ownership of financial planning and analysis, commercial insight and M&A evaluation, enabling the business to allocate capital effectively, grow profitably and scale with confidence. Positioned at the centre of strategy, growth and transformation, the Head of Commercial Finance partners closely with the Executive team and Board, providing clarity, challenge and direction. Key responsibilities; Financial Planning, Analysis & Review (FP&A) Own the Group FP&A framework and forward-looking financial insight Lead long-range planning, scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis Develop rolling forecasts linking commercial activity to financial outcomes Analyse performance trends, identifying growth drivers, margin risks and cost pressures Deliver clear, decision-focused insight for the Executive team and Board Commercial Insight & Decision Support Partner with Sales, Operations and Commercial teams to improve profitability Lead pricing, margin and customer profitability analysis Support major commercial decisions including tenders, contracts and strategic initiatives Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance leaders Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Growth Support the identification and evaluation of acquisition opportunities Build and review financial models covering valuation, synergies and risks Lead financial due diligence alongside external advisers Assess deal structures, funding options and financial impact Support post-acquisition integration to ensure assumptions translate into delivery Capital Allocation & Investment Review Evaluate and prioritise capital investment proposals Build robust business cases for growth, automation and strategic projects Track and review returns against original investment assumptions About You A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Significant experience in a senior commercial finance or FP&A role Strong financial modelling, forecasting and scenario planning capability Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including target evaluation and financial due diligence A background in a highly operational, margin-driven environment The ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insight Confidence challenging assumptions and influencing senior decision-makers A strategic mindset combined with strong commercial curiosity This role has been created to help the business make better decisions, invest wisely and grow with confidence. Success means the leadership team understands not just where the business has been, but where it is going, what to prioritise next, and how to create sustainable value through disciplined growth and acquisition. If you are interested in this Head of Commercial Finance 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 firm of Chartered Accountants in York is looking for a Manager to oversee a team and report to the Partners. The role is to oversee a business services department which provide a full range of accountancy and tax services to clients up to the audit threshold. The post will include; Manage and look after your own diverse client portfolio. Get close to clients to gain an in depth understanding of this business. Lead a team, reviewing and overseeing the production of the work to deliver a first class service. Work with the Directors and other departments to support the overall delivery of services to your portfolio. Be the go to point of contact as the trusted business advisor for your clients. Contributing to growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with potential new clients. Undertaking larger, more complex assignments with the support of the wider Accounts team. Reviewing processes and implementing more efficient ways of service delivery. We are looking for an ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience accountant who has a good range of experience in general practice and is looking for a fresh challenge. 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 the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.

We are working with a rapidly growing business with significant expansion over the past 18 months and ambitious plans for further growth, this is an exciting time to join their finance team. The business is on track to achieve a turnover exceeding 100m in the coming financial year, driven by both its core operations and a rapidly expanding subsidiary brand. We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to play a key role in supporting the finance function during this period of growth. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the development of financial controls and processes whilst working closely with a qualified financial controller. Key Responsibilities: Managing accounts receivable processes and chasing outstanding payments Issuing invoices, receipts, and credit notes Reconciling customer accounts and resolving queries Assisting with daily finance operations and reporting Supporting the finance team with month-end tasks and audits Supporting on payroll Using Xero software This is a full-time, office-based role offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for finance and a desire to develop your career, we would love to hear from you. If you are interested in this Accounts Assistant 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.