IPS Group

IPS Group is working with a global insurance company to recruit for its expanding Cyber and Technology team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing portfolio, focusing on Cyberrisks. The Role: You will be underwriting Cyber and Tech business, supporting both the retention of existing clients and the generation of new opportunities click apply for full job details

An excellent opportunity for a commercially minded qualified accountant to join a growing multi site business in a newly created role focused on financial planning, analysis and decision support. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in providing financial insight across the business, helping to shape strategic decisions through high quality analysis, forecasting and per click apply for full job details

Role Overview A leading national law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Assistant Solicitor to join its highly regarded catastrophic injury team in Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity to work within a market-leading practice handling complex, high-value personal injury matters while making a genuine difference to clients' lives. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will assist a highly regarded complex injury partner on a varied caseload involving life-changing injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other serious conditions. Candidate Profile / Experience Needed Qualified Solicitor with (as a guide 1-4 years' PQE), ideally with exposure to serious injury or complex personal injury work Ability to manage a caseload independently while supporting on high-value, complex claims Strong client care skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development activity Ambitious, proactive, and keen to develop within a specialist serious injury team What's on Offer? Opportunity to join a nationally recognised Serious Injury team with an excellent reputation Exposure to high-quality, complex work alongside experienced senior lawyers Clear progression and development opportunities, including mentoring and training responsibilities Salary £ plus comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance A genuinely inclusive and supportive culture focused on wellbeing, development, and social impact Apply Now If you're a solicitor looking to build your career in catastrophic injury within a top-tier national firm, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a team where you can make a real difference. Apply now with an up to date CV.

IPS Group are working closely with a specialist global insurer to appoint a Senior Development Underwriter as part of their expanding Technology Underwriting team. This role will play a key part in developing and growing a technology-focused portfolio, working closely with brokers to deliver profitable, sustainable business. The role is well suited to either an experienced Technology Underwriter, click apply for full job details

Development Underwriter Location:Yorkshire / North East Salary: Competitive base salary + Bonus + Benefits IPS Group is working with a well-established insurer to recruit a Development Underwriter to support growth across the Yorkshire region, focusing on Commercial Combined business click apply for full job details

Mobile Underwriter - South West Location - Field based role with regular travel across the South West. Up to 2 days per week homeworking Salary Basic wage up to £55,000 for the right person + a company car or allowance & strong annual bonus % IPS Group are working with a leading UK Insurer to find an Existing Business Mobile Underwriter to build trusted, long-term relationships with established click apply for full job details

Mobile Underwriter - South West Location - Field based role with regular travel across the South West. Up to 2 days per week homeworking Salary Basic wage up to £55,000 for the right person + a company car or allowance & strong annual bonus % IPS Group are working with a leading UK Insurer to find an Existing Business Mobile Underwriter to build trusted, long-term relationships with established click apply for full job details

Mobile Underwriter - South West Location - Field based role with regular travel across the South West. Up to 2 days per week homeworking Salary Basic wage up to £55,000 for the right person + a company car or allowance & strong annual bonus % IPS Group are working with a leading UK Insurer to find an Existing Business Mobile Underwriter to build trusted, long-term relationships with established click apply for full job details

Mobile Underwriter - South West Location - Field based role with regular travel across the South West. Up to 2 days per week homeworking Salary Basic wage up to £55,000 for the right person + a company car or allowance & strong annual bonus % IPS Group are working with a leading UK Insurer to find an Existing Business Mobile Underwriter to build trusted, long-term relationships with established click apply for full job details

Senior Underwriter - Property & Casualty Location: Birmingham (hybrid working) Salary: Circa 70k Basic+ Bonus + Benefits IPS Group is working with a leading insurer to recruit a Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter to join a large, well-established renewals team in Birmingham click apply for full job details

Role Overview A leading, award-winning law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to join its growing Occupier's Liability (OL) and Public Liability (PL) team. Acting on behalf of claimants, you will manage a high-quality caseload of litigated matters from inception through to conclusion, covering both fast track and multi-track claims.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded practice known for its strong pipeline of genuine, non-CMC referred work, offering a collaborative and supportive environment alongside clear financial incentives. Candidate Profile / Experience Needed Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or equivalent with minimum 5 years' PQE Proven experience handling claimant OL/PL matters from cradle to grave Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules Experience managing both pre-issue and litigated fast and multi-track cases Confident in drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal documents Skilled negotiator with strong advocacy experience Experience using claims portals (essential) Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently Commercially aware with a client-focused approach Experience with Proclaim (desirable) Motivated, proactive, and team-oriented, with the ability to support junior colleagues What's on Offer? Competitive basic salary of £55,000-£70,000 (dependent on experience) Generous, uncapped commission structure with no thresholds High-quality caseload from strong, reputable referral sources Supportive and collaborative team environment Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm Apply Now If you're an ambitious OL/PL specialist looking to take the next step in your career within a high-performing and rewarding environment please apply with an up to date CV.

A growing professional services company is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead and develop its FP&A function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at executive board level.This is a senior leadership role (3 days WFH) responsible for evolving the existing FP&A capability into a forward-looking, insight-driven function that delivers meaningful analysis, robust forecasting, and high-quality reporting to executive leadership and the Board. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering strategic financial insight at executive and board level and will understand the expectations placed on a modern FP&A function in a commercially focused organisation. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial insight, strengthening performance reporting, and ensuring the organisation's leadership team has the data and analysis required to make informed strategic decisions. Key responsibilities include: Finance & Strategy Leadership Partner with the Finance Director to shape and communicate financial strategy to senior leadership and the Board Play a central role in delivering the 5-year plan and long-term value creation strategy Define and embed meaningful KPIs that drive performance and accountability Provide market and competitor insight to inform strategic decision-making Lead commercial pricing strategy, building scalable cost and pricing models Executive & Board-Level Reporting Own high-impact performance reporting for senior leadership and Board stakeholders Translate financial data into clear insights on trends, risks, and opportunities Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely management information across the business Support the production of compelling board packs and strategic narratives Build strong cross-functional relationships to embed FP&A across the organisation Forecasting, Planning & Modelling Establish and lead a best-in-class FP&A framework for planning and performance management Own end-to-end forecasting processes, driving alignment, timelines, and accuracy Deliver robust forecasts and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making Develop and maintain high-quality financial models with strong governance and controls Partner with MI and tech teams to enhance data, analytics, and modelling capability Present clear, actionable insights to executive stakeholders Team Leadership & Capability Building Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A function Set direction, priorities, and standards for the team Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the business The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and proven experience supporting executive decision-making. If you are interested in this Head of FP&A 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.

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the finance function on a 6-month contract basis. The successful candidate will assist with banking, reconciliations, invoicing, payment allocation, and month-end processes while working closely with internal departments and external customers. Key Responsibilities Downloading and distributing bank statements to relevant teams Identifying incoming payments and liaising with internal departments and customers to resolve unidentifiable receipts and request payment breakdowns Posting customer receipts onto internal finance systems Working with internal finance teams to resolve payment queries and unallocated payments Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations Processing internal journals, reversals, and transfers Managing the remittance advice email inbox/group Completing weekly banking processes Raising invoices for external bodies across two finance systems Supporting month-end finance responsibilities and reporting tasks Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative and finance duties as required Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or similar finance administration role Good understanding of bank reconciliations and payment allocations Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel Ability to investigate and resolve payment queries efficiently Professional and collaborative approach when working with internal and external stakeholders

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 click apply for full job details

A growing professional services company is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead and develop its FP&A function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at executive board level.This is a senior leadership role (3 days WFH) responsible for evolving the existing FP&A capability into a forward-looking, insight-driven function that delivers meaningful analysis, robust forecasting, and high-quality reporting to executive leadership and the Board. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering strategic financial insight at executive and board level and will understand the expectations placed on a modern FP&A function in a commercially focused organisation. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial insight, strengthening performance reporting, and ensuring the organisation's leadership team has the data and analysis required to make informed strategic decisions. Key responsibilities include: Finance & Strategy Leadership Partner with the Finance Director to shape and communicate financial strategy to senior leadership and the Board Play a central role in delivering the 5-year plan and long-term value creation strategy Define and embed meaningful KPIs that drive performance and accountability Provide market and competitor insight to inform strategic decision-making Lead commercial pricing strategy, building scalable cost and pricing models Executive & Board-Level Reporting Own high-impact performance reporting for senior leadership and Board stakeholders Translate financial data into clear insights on trends, risks, and opportunities Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely management information across the business Support the production of compelling board packs and strategic narratives Build strong cross-functional relationships to embed FP&A across the organisation Forecasting, Planning & Modelling Establish and lead a best-in-class FP&A framework for planning and performance management Own end-to-end forecasting processes, driving alignment, timelines, and accuracy Deliver robust forecasts and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making Develop and maintain high-quality financial models with strong governance and controls Partner with MI and tech teams to enhance data, analytics, and modelling capability Present clear, actionable insights to executive stakeholders Team Leadership & Capability Building Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A function Set direction, priorities, and standards for the team Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the business The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and proven experience supporting executive decision-making. If you are interested in this Head of FP&A 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.

Based within a centralised accounts function in Leeds, this role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across several sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement click apply for full job details

Based within a centralised accounts function in Leeds, this role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across several sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement click apply for full job details

This role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across retail sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sizeable and well structured finance function within a click apply for full job details

Based within a centralised accounts function in Leeds, this role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across several sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement click apply for full job details

A growing professional services company is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead and develop its FP&A function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at executive board level. This is a senior leadership role (3 days WFH) responsible for evolving the existing FP&A capability into a forward-looking, insight-driven function that delivers meaningful click apply for full job details