Dealership Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Dealership Accountant to manage accounts for a single site. This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, along with opportunities for growth and promotion. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and analytical skills, experience in the motor industry, and familiarity with accounting software. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, supervising staff, and providing analytical support to optimize profits. Join a progressive group that values your expertise and offers a supportive environment for career advancement.

Benefits

Bonus

Car

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing accounts for a car dealership.
• Proven track record in the motor industry.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary.
• Supervising accounts staff and providing analytical support.

Skills

Technical Accounting Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Motor Industry Experience

Experience with Kerridge or Pinnacle

Education

Qualified by Experience

Part Qualified

Qualified

Tools

Kerridge

Pinnacle

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Dealership Accountant

Location: Bolton, Great Manchester

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Qualifications: Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Qualified

Contract: 9 Month Contract with possible permanent role

Join a large, growing, and progressive group as a Dealership Accountant. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, car, pension, and benefits. The company is highly regarded within the trade and provides opportunities for growth and promotion.

This position is suitable for a first-time Dealership Accountant, managing accounts for a single site, with a basic salary up to £42,000 depending on experience, plus an £8,000 bonus, car, pension, and benefits.

The role involves managing the accounts function, delivering timely management accounts, developing controls to maximize returns and cash flow, and using your financial expertise to ensure effective dealership operations. It is ideal for an articulate, methodical, and analytical individual.

The Candidate:

• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
• Exceptional leadership skills with a good sense of humour
• Proven track record within the motor industry
• Experience with accountancy in a car dealership and familiarity with Kerridge, Pinnacle, or similar accounting packages
• Strong written and communication skills

The Role and Duties:

• Preparing monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary, liaising with Divisional Finance Directors
• Collating and examining purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounting department
• Supervising one or two accounts staff and a sales administrator
• Providing analytical support across the business, evaluating profit optimization
• Monitoring performance measurement tools and techniques for projects
• Reviewing capital and project appraisals
• Consolidating group budgets and forecasts
• Conducting investigative and analytical exercises as required

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