BMW Accountant

Sytner; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive dealership in Essex is looking for a high-calibre Dealership Accountant to manage the accounting function. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, payroll, and supporting the management team. Candidates must have a hands-on approach, attention to detail, and management experience in automotive accounting. A working knowledge of Kerridge/CDK DMS is advantageous. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 27 days plus bank holidays

Company Car

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

Career Development

Enhanced Pension Entitlement

One day a year paid voluntary/community work

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dealership Accountant is preferable.
• Must meet internal and manufacturer strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage a busy Accounts and Admin team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete monthly management accounts.
• Handle monthly payroll and manufacturer reporting.
• Provide support to the management team on daily operations.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Attention to detail

Management experience

Excellent Excel skills

Knowledge of Kerridge/CDK DMS

Education

Accounting experience in the automotive industry

Job description

Sytner Harold Wood has a great opportunity for a high-calibre Dealership Accountant to join their team.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the accounting function, including the preparation and completion of monthly management accounts, preparation of the monthly payroll and manufacturer reporting requirements, all whilst providing value-adding support to the management team on a daily basis.

You will need to have a hands‑on approach, a keen eye for detail, with the ability to meet both internal and manufacturer strict deadlines and controls. The ability to manage a very busy Accounts and Admin team is also a must. This is a demanding role in a well-established business.

This senior role is a key part of the management team, therefore previous experience as a Dealership Accountant would be preferable. A working knowledge of Kerridge /CDK (Keyloop) DMS would also be a distinct advantage as would excellent excel skills.

We have a culture of working together as 'one team' and 'delighting our colleagues and customers'. If you believe you have a professional and winning mentality, high standards and an enthusiastic work ethic, we would love to hear from you.

When applying for this role please consider that we require candidates to have accounting experience in the automotive industry as a minimum requirement for this role.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 27 days plus bank holidays
• Company Car
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• Career Development
• Enhanced Pension Entitlement
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work

At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.

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