Dealership Accountant

Sytner Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Dealership Accountant to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth. This senior role involves collaborating closely with leadership to ensure financial compliance and operational excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in retail operations, preparing management accounts and leading teams. With a commitment to employee development and a robust benefits package, this role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 35 days

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym Memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

One Day a Year Paid Voluntary/Community Work

Qualifications

• Experience in car retail and management accounts preparation is essential.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and ensure compliance with audit obligations.
• Lead Accounts and Administration teams and coach department managers.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Cash Management

Internal Controls

Coaching Department Managers

Experience in Car Retail Environment

Keyloop Knowledge

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Keyloop

Job description

Dealership Accountant at Sytner BMW/MINI Stevenage

Sytner BMW/MINI Stevenage is seeking a Dealership Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Business and supported by the Divisional Finance Director and Divisional Financial Controller, this senior leadership role involves partnering with the Head of Business, coaching department managers, and ensuring compliance with audit obligations.

The role involves immersing in retail centre operations to deliver responsibilities such as management accounts preparation, maintaining internal controls, cash management, and leading the Accounts and Administration teams.

Experience within the car retail environment and a working knowledge of Keyloop are preferable.

The successful candidate will join the UK's largest prestige motor retail group, benefiting from a competitive package including a performance-related bonus, company car, pension, and life assurance.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group offers an industry-leading benefits package and is committed to continuous improvement and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 35 days including bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay
• Career Development opportunities
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary/community work

We value diversity and are committed to creating an equitable environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

About Sytner Group

We represent over 23 prestigious vehicle brands across 140 UK dealerships, dedicated to developing talent and building careers. Our colleagues recently scored us 89% on our engagement survey.

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