Accountant

C&b Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Paid sick leave

Annual pay reviews

Career progression

Job summary

C&b Recruitment is seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant for a vehicle dealership in St Helens. You will oversee the dealership's financial reporting, controls and accounting processes, ensuring timely financial information to support business decisions.

The role requires previous dealership accounting experience, strong financial, commercial and analytical skills, and a full UK driving licence. The package includes a £45,000+ basic salary, Monday–Friday hours, pension and life assurance,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dealership Accountant is essential.
• Proven track record within an automotive retail or dealership environment.
• Strong financial, commercial and analytical skills.
• Stable career history within the motor trade.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dealership's financial reporting, controls and accounting processes.
• Prepare management accounts, monitor budgets and financial performance.
• Complete reconciliations and maintain internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Dealership accounting

Automotive retail

Financial analysis

Budget monitoring

Internal controls

UK driving licence

Job description

About the Role

Dealership Accountant - St Helens

Salary: £45,000+ Basic

Hours: Monday - Friday

Client: Vehicle Dealership

Location: St Helens

What's on offer:

• £45,000+ basic salary depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Annual pay reviews
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Paid sick leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Stable, long-term position within a vehicle dealership

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Dealership Accountant is essential
• Proven track record within an automotive retail or dealership environment
• Strong financial, commercial and analytical skills
• Stable career history within the motor trade
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Dealership Accountant to join an established vehicle dealership in St Helens. You will be responsible for overseeing the dealership's financial reporting, controls and accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is available to support business decisions.

Working closely with senior management and departmental leaders, you'll prepare management accounts, monitor budgets and financial performance, complete reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls. You will also help identify opportunities to improve profitability and ensure all financial processes meet company and regulatory requirements.

With a competitive basic salary, Monday to Friday working pattern and long-term career progression, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced motor trade accountant to join a professional automotive business.