Dealership Accountant

Command Recruitment; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group is seeking a skilled Dealership Accountant for their team in Letchworth Garden City. The role involves managing accounts, providing financial insights, and driving performance in a dynamic environment. Excellent salary package and career progression opportunities are offered to the right candidate.

Benefits

10% performance-related bonus

Tax-efficient car

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accountancy role within a car dealership environment.
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills.
• Exceptional leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with detailed analysis.
• Liaise with Divisional Finance Directors to provide financial insights.
• Supervise Accounts staff and Sales Administrators.

Skills

Analytical accounting skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical accounting skills

Tools

Kerridge

Pinnacle

Job description

Job Title: Dealership Accountant

Location: Letchworth Garden City
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 (Negotiable) + 10% Bonus + Car + Benefits

A large, progressive automotive group is seeking a highly skilled Dealership Accountant to join their dynamic team in Letchworth Garden City. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong accounting experience, ideally in the motor industry, to work with a world-leading brand. You will receive a competitive salary package, a generous bonus, and the opportunity to progress within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary.
• Liaise extensively with the Divisional Finance Directors to provide insights into financial performance.
• Collate and examine purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounting department.
• Supervise the Accounts staff and Sales Administrators, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Provide analytical support across the business to evaluate profit optimisation.
• Monitor and implement performance measurement tools and techniques to drive projects.
• Review capital and project appraisals to ensure financial viability.
• Assist in consolidating group budgets and forecasts.
• Undertake investigative and analytical exercises, as well as ad-hoc projects.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in an accountancy role within a car dealership environment.
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Kerridge, Pinnacle, or similar systems.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A methodical, self-motivated, and focused individual with a good sense of humour.
• Experience in managing accounts functions and driving financial performance.

In Return, You Will Receive:

• A highly competitive salary of 45,000 - 50,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• A performance-related bonus (10%).
• A tax-efficient car and additional benefits.
• Career growth and development opportunities within a world-leading automotive brand.

If you have the required experience and are looking to take the next step in your career, apply now to join a successful and forward-thinking group.