Job Description:

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 dealership 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 profitable and growing group. The role offers strong exposure to senior operational management, clear development pathways and the opportunity to progress within a large multi-site business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and regular financial reports for Head Office and senior management
• Advising operations managers on financial performance, margins, costs and overheads
• Monitoring departmental results against budget and forecast, highlighting variances and trends
• Overseeing dealership cash flow, borrowings and liquidity, with regular briefings to senior operational leaders
• Managing and optimising the cash operating cycle across debtors, creditors and stock
• Producing and analysing key performance indicators across all departments
• Ensuring adherence to group financial policies and procedures
• Safeguarding cash and ensuring compliance with internal cash handling controls
• Supporting operational colleagues with financial guidance and commercial insight

Candidate Profile

• Experience producing high quality management accounts to strict reporting timetables
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively
• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders
• Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into operational insight
• Organised and able to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Motor trade experience advantageous but not essential
• Full UK driving licence

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary £40,000 - £45,000
• Study support for ACCA / CIMA if sought
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness provision

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.