Dealership Accountant

Octane Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant to oversee the financial department within a large car dealer group. The ideal candidate will manage staff, ensure accurate accounts, and prepare financial reports. Requirements include at least 5 years of relevant experience in the motor trade and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company vehicle or car allowance.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience as a Dealership Accountant/Financial Controller.
• Good understanding of the motor trade.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial/Accounts department.
• Manage staff and ensure accounts are completed accurately.
• Prepare management accounts and forecasts.
• Generate monthly reports and budgets.

Skills

Financial management

Staff management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

CIMA or AAT qualifications

Job description

Overview

Dealership Accountant Vacancy – Central London

Compensation and Hours

Salary: Up to £70,000 basic plus company benefits including a company vehicle or car allowance. Working hours: Monday–Thursday 8:15am–5:15pm; Friday 8:15am–4:15pm.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial/Accounts department within a large car dealer group.
• Manage staff and work closely with Senior Management to ensure accounts are completed accurately.
• Management Accounts & forecasting.
• Monthly reports, budgeting.
• Managing the accounts team.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Dealership Accountant/Financial Controller within the motor trade.
• Qualifications such as CIMA & AAT would be advantageous but not essential; the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the motor trade.
• Full UK driving licence.

Employer

Octane Recruitment – Jack Adams, South Team Manager. Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and related industries.