Dealership Accountant

Command Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a qualified Dealership Accountant for a prestigious automotive group in Croydon. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and potential for career progression. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering management accounts, overseeing accounting staff, and providing analytical support to improve cash flow. Previous experience in a car dealership and familiarity with Kerridge is preferred.

Benefits

Bonus

Car

Pension Benefits

Qualifications

• 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.
• Provide analytical support across the business.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical accounting skills

Exceptional leadership skills

Strong written and communication skills

Experience with Kerridge or similar Accounting Package

Job description

Qualified by Experience Part Qualified or Qualified.

Large 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 Â53000(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 maximise returns and cash flow and utilise 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.

Required Skills : kerridge

Key Skills

kerridge

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : £ 50000 - 53000