Management Accountant

IPS Group Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group Limited in Wakefield is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our expanding finance team. You will work alongside the CFO, taking a lead in management accounting and reporting improvements in a fast-paced environment.

We are investing in new systems and processes; the successful candidate will hit the ground running, contribute to financial reporting enhancements, and support a growing business with a hands-on, commercially minded approach.

Qualifications

• Has proven management accounting experience and can hit the ground running.
• Is hands-on, proactive and commercially minded.
• Enjoys working in a growing business where priorities can change.
• Can contribute to improvements in financial reporting, systems and processes.
• Is a genuine team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO and finance function in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to improvements in financial reporting, systems and processes.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a growing business.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Financial reporting improvements

Commercial awareness

Team player

Hands-on

Job description

Management Accountant

Company: IPS Group Limited Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Wakefield, WF4 5AS Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

Summary

An ambitious, rapidly growing business based in the Wakefield area is looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant as it continues to invest in its finance function.

Working alongside a recently appointed CFO, this is an opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth, with investment in new systems, people and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in management accounting, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy getting involved in the wider finance function.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven management accounting experience and can hit the ground running.
• Is hands-on, proactive and commercially minded.
• Enjoys working in a growing business where priorities can change.
• Can contribute to improvements in financial reporting, systems and processes.
• Is a genuine team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business, work closely with an experienced CFO and play an important role in developing the finance function.

An immediate start is available for candidates who are available at short notice.

If you are interested in this Management Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

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