Accountant

Tru Talent; Newport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

30 days holiday

Pension contribution

Sick pay increase

Employee discounts

Career development

Free will writing

Mortgage advice

On-site parking

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for their Isle of Wight operations. You will prepare monthly management accounts and provide financial insights to senior management, supporting dealership performance and cash flow planning.

The role requires strong dealership finance knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with VAT returns and statutory reporting. A permanent, full-time position with a company car and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant within the motor trade.
• Strong understanding of dealership finance processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and VAT/statutory reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Produce regular financial reports for senior management.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, credit control and debt collection.
• Manage warranty claims and financial reconciliations.
• Complete bank reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end account preparation.
• Monitor vehicle sales profit and loss accounts.
• Control payroll reporting and related processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with procedures.
• Support continuous improvement of dealership accounting processes.

Skills

Management accounting

Dealership finance

Advanced Excel

VAT returns

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds / Power accounting systems

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Isle of Wight

Salary: £36,000-£40,000 per year + Company Car

Hours: Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week | 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch)

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Benefits

• Salary of £36,000-£40,000
• Company car
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company sick pay increasing with length of service
• Company pension contribution
• Employee discounts
• Career development opportunities
• Free will writing service
• Free mortgage advice service
• On-site parking

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a successful automotive business based on the Isle of Wight.

This role is ideal for a Management Accountant with previous motor trade experience who is confident producing accurate financial reports, supporting dealership performance and working closely with senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Produce regular financial reports for senior management
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, credit control and debt collection
• Manage warranty claims and financial reconciliations
• Complete bank reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end account preparation
• Monitor vehicle sales profit and loss accounts
• Control payroll reporting and associated processes
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company procedures
• Support continuous improvement of dealership accounting processes

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant within the motor trade
• Strong understanding of dealership finance processes
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience completing VAT returns and statutory reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience using Reynolds & Reynolds / Power accounting systems
• Previous automotive dealership accounting experience

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