Dealership Accountant

Command Recruitment; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive dealership group in the UK is seeking a Dealership Accountant to manage accounts functions and provide insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, preferably in the motor industry. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid working options. Key responsibilities include ensuring smooth financial operations and liaising with management for accurate reporting and analysis.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car provision

Pension

Big company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record within the motor industry.
• Previous Accountancy Experience within a Car Dealership.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary.
• Supervise Accounts staff and Sales Administrators.
• Evaluate profit optimisation and monitor performance measurement tools.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical accounting skills

Exceptional leadership skills

Strong written and communication skills

Tools

Kerridge

Pinnacle

Job description

Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Qualified.

Some Hybrid Working

Large Progressive Group require a forward thinking Dealership Accountant to join their team. In 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 world leading brand and company!

Excellent Package (Dependant on Experience)

Basic + Bonus + Car + Pension + Big Company 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 two business's.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the accounts function, delivering timely and accurate management accounts. Develop controls to maximize returns and cash flow and utilize 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 extensive liaison with the Divisional Finance Directors.
• Collation and examination of the purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounting department.
• Supervision of the Accounts staff and the Sales Administrators
• 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.
• Ad hoc projects.