Dealership Accountant

Group 1 Automotive; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive group is seeking an experienced accountant to prepare and maintain accounts up to audit level and manage the accounts administration function. You will provide robust information for departmental managers and monitor financial variances and working capital. The ideal candidate has experience in the automotive industry and is accredited by a recognised accountancy body, alongside proven supervisory skills. The role offers flexible working options and generous benefits.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing support with 24/7 healthcare access

Paid volunteer day

Company share purchase plan

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance options

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within the automotive industry.
• Be an experienced accountant, preferably with experience in the automotive industry.
• Have a proven experience of supervising and leading an accounts department.
• Be qualified by accreditation through a recognised accountancy body.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accounts up to audit level, including monthly management accounts and full year returns.
• Monitor variances to budget and forecast, co-ordinate departmental returns and submit OEM composite reports monthly.
• Provide business partnering and robust information to the Heads of Business and departmental managers for your stores.
• Monitor and focus on working capital, including debt levels and overage stock.
• Manage the accounts administration function to ensure that all records comply with company and statutory requirements.

Job description

Overview

Prepare and maintain accounts up to audit level, including monthly management accounts and full year returns. Monitor variances to budget and forecast, coordinate departmental returns and submit OEM composite reports monthly. Provide business partnering and robust information to the Heads of Business and departmental managers for your stores. Monitor and focus on working capital, including debt levels and overage stock. Manage the accounts administration function to ensure that all records comply with company and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accounts up to audit level, including monthly management accounts and full year returns.
• Monitor variances to budget and forecast, co-ordinate departmental returns and submit OEM composite reports monthly.
• Provide business partnering and robust information to the Heads of Business and departmental managers for your stores.
• Monitor and focus on working capital, including debt levels and overage stock.
• Manage the accounts administration function to ensure that all records comply with company and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within the automotive industry
• Be an experienced accountant, preferably with experience in the automotive industry
• Have a proven experience of supervising and leading an accounts department
• Be qualified by accreditation through a recognised accountancy body

Company & Benefits

• Be part of Group 1 Automotive, a global automotive group with over 7,000 colleagues and 114 dealerships in the UK across 21 brands.
• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Exclusive retail discounts and discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers.
• Company pension scheme.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies to help balance home and work.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Wellbeing support with 24/7 access to healthcare professionals.
• Paid day to volunteer in your community.
• Company share purchase plan and financial rewards for referrals.
• Training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with optional increase in cover.
• Flexible working options available on request.