Dealership Accountant

Command Recruitment; Nursling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Job summary

Large Progressive Group is seeking a forward-thinking Dealership Accountant to join their Southampton operation. This hands-on role covers all accounts for a high-turnover, low-sales-volume business, delivering timely management accounts and driving cash flow improvements.

The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, leadership ability, and experience in the motor industry, ideally with Kerridge or Pinnacle. This role offers progression within a world-leading brand.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
• Exceptional leadership with a sense of humour
• Proven motor industry accounting experience
• Hands-on, team player with proactive approach
• Experience with Kerridge or Pinnacle accounting packages

Responsibilities

• Monthly management accounts with detailed analysis
• Collation of ledger information from centralised department
• Analytical support to optimise profit and cash flow
• Monitor performance tools and project reviews
• Consolidation of group budgets and forecasts
• Ad hoc accounting projects

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Team player

Motor industry experience

Dealership accounting

Tools

Kerridge

Pinnacle

Job description

Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Qualified.

Two Dealerships, one at Southampton and the other within 45mins drive.

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 the 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, 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 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 with a good sense of humour
• 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 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.

Good Salary and Big Company Benefits (depending on experience), Plus company car,