Dealership Accountant

Command; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK seeks a dedicated Dealership Accountant to ensure smooth accounts function and deliver timely, accurate management accounts. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with a proven track record in the motor industry, offering a competitive salary of £53,000, bonus, and benefits. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and leadership skills, capable of supervising staff and providing analytical support across the business. Applications from motivated candidates looking for career progression are encouraged.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus

Car

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience, part-qualified or qualified accountant.
• Proven track record within the motor industry.
• Previous accountancy experience within a car dealership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate management accounts.
• Develop controls to maximize returns and cash flow.
• Supervise accounts staff and a Sales Administrator.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical accounting skills

Leadership skills

Time Management

Accounts Administration

Communication

Analysis Skills

Budgeting Skills

Tools

Kerridge Pinnacle or similar Accounting Package

Job description

Job Description

Qualified by Experience Part Qualified or Qualified.

Progressive Group requires a forward-thinking Dealership Accountant to join their return you will receive a highly competitive Salary plus a Bonus plus Car. The company are highly regarded within the trade and will allow you to grow and progress within the Group progression and promotions are on offer for the right candidates. This is an exciting position with a company with world-leading brands.

Salary up to 53000(Dependant on experience) Car Pension Benefits

A fantastic opportunity for a dedicated high-calibre Dealership Accountant to be instrumental in the development and growth of a busy dealership. The role requires a self-motivated and focused person who will quickly establish themselves as a key contact for Management Information for the business.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the accounts function delivering timely and accurate management accounts. Develop controls to maximize returns and cash flow and utilize your financial and management experience to ensure the effective running of the dealership. This role is ideal for an articulate methodical and analytical individual.

The Candidate:

• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
• Exceptional leadership skills but with a good sense of humour
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record within the motor industry
• Previous Accountancy Experience within a Car Dealership and Kerridge Pinnacle or a similar Accounting Package
• Strong written and communication skills

The Role duties will be varied and will include:

• Monthly management accounts - providing detailed analysis and commentary which will involve liaison with the Divisional Finance Directors.
• Collation and examination of the purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounting department.
• Supervision of one or two Accounts staff and a Sales Administrator
• Analytical support across the business evaluating profit optimisation
• Monitoring performance measurement tools and techniques for projects to form an end conclusion.
• Review of capital and project appraisals.
• Consolidation of group budgets and forecasts.
• Investigative and analytical exercises as required.

Key Skills

• Accounting Software
• Time Management
• Accounts Administration
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Reconciliation
• Administrative Skill
• Leadership skills
• Accounting & Finance
• Accounts Management
• Communication
• Analysis Skills
• Relationship Management
• Team Player Spirit
• Budgeting Skills
• Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1