Dealership Accountant

Command Recruitment; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Dealership Accountant role at a large progressive group requires a hands-on, analytical professional with strong dealership accounting experience. You will deliver timely management accounts, liaise with Finance Directors and drive cash flow improvements while supporting growth initiatives.

Candidates should be self-motivated, articulate and able to work as part of a high-performance team in a car dealership environment, with Kerridge/Pinnacle experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dealership accounting and MI reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Hands-on, self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed analysis.
• Collate and reconcile purchase and sales ledgers.
• Support profit optimisation through financial insights.
• Monitor project and capital expenditures and forecasts.
• Consolidate group budgets and conduct variance analysis.
• Undertake ad hoc financial investigations and projects.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Leadership

Team player

Dealership experience

Tools

Kerridge

Pinnacle

Job description

Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Qualified.

Large Progressive Group requires a forward-thinking Dealership Accountant to join their team - this is a very hands-on role - no two days will be the same. Working at a car dealership, you will be responsible for all the accounts for a high-turnover, low-sales-volume business, which allows you to get involved in all parts of the business. In return, you will receive a highly competitive Salary plus, a Bonus plus a 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 world-leading brand and company!

A fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, 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 a newly acquired 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 a Team Player
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record within the motor industry
• A real hands-on attitude to work, willing to help others out and a Team Player
• Previous Accountancy Experience within a Car Dealership and Kerridge, Pinnacle or a similar Accounting Package
• Good written and communication skills

The Role duties will be varied and will include:

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

Salary up to £50,000 OTE(dependant on experience), plus company car