Dealership Accountant

Michael Page; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified accountant for a growing dealership in Derby. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, reviewing credit control disputes, and preparing monthly accounts. The ideal candidate will preferably have motor trade experience. The role offers a competitive salary between 45-55k with additional benefits including a company car and bonus potential.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in accounting or relevant qualifications by experience.
• Preferably have experience in the motor trade sector.

Responsibilities

• Review Cash Debtors and customer deposits.
• Prepare monthly accounts and year-end trends.
• Manage month end and external reporting.

Skills

Qualified or QBE accountant

Motor trade experience

Job description

Overview

Working closely with the dealer principle, providing insight and driving business performance while managing month end and external reporting to Group

Responsibilities

• Review Cash Debtors and customer deposits ensuring departments are keeping to a minimum
• Review credit control disputes assigned to managers ensuring they are resolved within an acceptable timescale
• Ensure banking procedures comply with Company policies
• Site specific balance sheet account maintenance and reconciliation
• Review and accrue OEM bonuses to be accrued (income)
• Review and accrue stock obsolescence provisions
• Review and accrue payroll accruals - commissions, overtime, bonuses
• Review signed off stock reports
• Review stock take results
• Review VAT exception analyses and give clear instructions relevant to any corrections
• Local Accruals & Prepayments
• Prepare monthly accounts, year end and trends to meet required deadlines
• Prepare and review management accounts variance analysis with General Manager and Line Managers
• Prepare annual budget and periodic forecasts (3+9 etc) to agreed deadlines and parameters.
• Prepare and submit Manufacturer Composite

Business Partner for operational team

Profile

Qualified or QBE accountant, preferably with Motor trade experience, looking for a route into a growing dealership

Job Offer

45-55k with car and bonus potential