Assistant Management Accountant


Company:	IPS Group Limited
Salary:	£28,000 - £32,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Morley, LS27 8JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

An opportunity for an AAT-qualified or part-qualified accountant to make their first move from accountancy practice into industry and develop their career within a successful and growing business.

This role would suit an ambitious Accounts Assistant, Accounts Senior or AAT Accountant who has gained a solid grounding in practice and is now looking to move into a commercial finance environment, with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across management accounting, month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Working closely with the Senior Management Accountant and wider finance team, the successful candidate will receive support and development while gaining valuable exposure to the full management accounting cycle.

The Role

- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and management information.

- Support the month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments.

- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.

- Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial planning.

- Analyse financial performance and produce regular management reports.

- Support weekly and monthly KPI reporting.

- Complete bank and control account reconciliations.

- Assist with fixed asset accounting and year-end audit preparation.

- Work closely with operational teams, developing your commercial and business partnering skills.

- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.

- Undertake ad hoc financial analysis as required.

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary.

- Excellent opportunity to make a first move from practice into industry.

- Full training and development within a supportive finance team.

- Study support towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA.

- Opportunity to develop a long-term career in management accounting within a growing business.

If you are interested in this Assistant Management Accountant 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.

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