Accountant

The Solution Auto; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solution Auto is recruiting a Management Accountant for their Preston area finance team. The role offers flexibility to be predominantly based at a dealership location that suits you, with emphasis on adding value through commercial insight and robust financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have solid management accounting experience, preferably within automotive, and a strong ability to interpret financial information for stakeholders. Formal qualifications are welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting or a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to provide insights.
• Commercially minded with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while building relationships.
• Automotive sector experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial performance of the group.
• Prepare management accounts and regular financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team and stakeholders.
• Provide insights to improve business performance.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Independent working

Education

Accounting qualifications advantageous

Job description

Management Accountant

Franchised Motor Dealership Preston area

I'm working on behalf of a well–established automotive group who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a successful group, with the flexibility to be predominantly based at a dealership location that suits the successful candidate.

The group is looking for a Management Accountant with strong practical experience, ideally gained within the automotive sector. While formal qualifications are welcomed, they are not essential. The priority is finding someone with the right level of experience, commercial awareness and the ability to add value to the business.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the financial performance of the group, working closely with the wider finance team and key stakeholders across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role is essential.
• A strong background in the automotive industry is highly desirable, with a significant proportion of your experience ideally gained within automotive.
• A good understanding of management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful insights.
• A commercially minded approach, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while building strong relationships across the business.
• Relevant accountancy qualifications are advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Flexibility around which dealership location you will be predominantly based from.
• The opportunity to join an established and successful automotive group.
• A role where your experience and commercial understanding will be genuinely valued.
• The opportunity to work closely with the wider business and contribute to its ongoing success.