Interim Accounts Manager

IPS Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking an Accounts Manager in West Yorkshire. The role involves overseeing daily accounting operations, cashflow management, and producing management accounts. Candidates should have experience in management and financial accounting, familiarity with Xero, and strong communication skills. This 6-month temporary contract offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000, with a flexible working pattern.

Qualifications

• Grounding in management and financial accounting required.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, SME-style environment.
• Available to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Produce draft management accounts for one small entity.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and monitor daily movements.
• Oversee bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledger, and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Management and financial accounting

Experience producing management accounts

Transactional finance and reconciliations

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience using Xero

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

PE-backed business in the professional services sector is looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to support the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and cashflow management.

This is a hands-on finance role covering all aspects of month-end reporting, transactional finance, and management accounting. You’ll be responsible for producing draft management accounts, managing cashflow, and providing ad hoc reporting and analysis.

You’ll also oversee the work of two junior team members, ensuring accuracy across bookkeeping and transactional processing.

Responsibilities

• Produce draft management accounts for one small entity
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and monitor daily movements
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Provide ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as needed
• Oversee bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and insurers on finance queries
• Support and review the work of two junior finance team members
• Maintain accurate records within Xero

About you

• Grounding in management and financial accounting
• Experience producing management accounts
• Hands-on with transactional finance and reconciliations
• Experience using Xero (or similar accounting system)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, SME-style environment
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified also considered)
• Available to start at short notice

Package & working pattern

• £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
• 4 days on site in Huddersfield, 1 day working from home (Friday)
• 6-month temporary contract, with potential to extend
• Immediate start available

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.