Assistant Management Accountant

BCT Resourcing; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

BCT Resourcing is recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant focused on financial analysis in Borehamwood. You will combine management accounting duties with in-depth financial analysis, producing insights to support commercial decisions.

The role emphasises turning data into business intelligence, engaging with senior stakeholders and delivering regular reporting with attention to accuracy and timeliness. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a motor dealership or automotive dealer group.
• Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar role.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Produce and analyse regular financial and management reports.
• Analyse dealership performance, margins, costs and profitability.
• Build and maintain financial models and commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow analysis.
• Collaborate with senior management and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with audit, VAT and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Commercial awareness

Dealership accounting

Kerridge experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/CIMA/ACA studies

Tools

Kerridge

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant - Financial AnalysisBorehamwood Area | Hybrid Working£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We're working with a growing and forward-thinking automotive dealer group in Borehamwood who are looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant with a strong focus on financial analysis. This is a commercially focused role for someone who enjoys going beyond the numbers to understand what is driving business performance. You'll analyse dealership performance, margins, costs and KPIs, producing meaningful financial insight to support senior management and operational decision-making. This is not simply a transactional accounts role - the successful candidate will play an important part in turning financial data into actionable business insight.

The Role

You'll combine core management accounting responsibilities with detailed financial analysis, reporting and business partnering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and analysing regular financial and management reports
• Analysing dealership performance, margins, costs and profitability
• Identifying trends, variances and areas for improvement
• Producing KPI and performance analysis for senior management
• Supporting daily and monthly financial reporting
• Assisting with cashflow analysis and forecasting
• Supporting budgeting and financial planning
• Building and maintaining financial models and analysis
• Providing clear financial commentary and explaining performance movements
• Supporting board and senior management reporting
• Working closely with dealership and operational teams to understand financial performance
• Supporting audit, VAT and compliance requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting

About You

We're looking for an analytical finance professional who enjoys working with data and using it to understand and improve business performance.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience within a motor dealership or automotive dealer group
• Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar role
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Good understanding of dealership accounting and financial performance
• Experience using Kerridge or a similar automotive dealer management system
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to work with operational and senior stakeholders

Kerridge experience is highly desirable, particularly where this has involved extracting, analysing and interpreting dealership financial data.

Why Apply?

• £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Financial analysis-led role within an established automotive business
• Opportunity to influence commercial decision-making
• Exposure to senior management and operational teams
• Broad role combining management accounting and financial analysis
• Genuine opportunity for career development