Dealership Accountant

Pembrook Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Dealership Accountant to manage financial operations within a dealership group. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial compliance, leading teams, and preparing crucial financial documents. This role requires a qualified accountant capable of strategic leadership with a focus on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified preferably with experience in dealership accounting.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong financial and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and guidelines.
• Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
• Support departmental managers with financial forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Performance Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Dealership Accountant

Pembrook Resourcing is currently recruiting on behalf of their client, a dealership group, for a dealership accountant to join their team.

Dealership Accountant Responsibilities

• Safeguard the company's assets by ensuring the Accounts and Sales Administration teams are competent, understand their responsibilities, and follow the procedures and guidelines set by the Group.
• Work as part of the senior management team to develop strategies, plans, and actions to achieve industry-leading profitability.
• Lead and motivate the Accounts and Sales Administration teams.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
• Prepare and submit manufacturer composites to a high standard.
• Support the Head of Business and Departmental Managers weekly to prepare the DOC forecast for Directors.
• Control and review working capital regularly, ensuring compliance with Group guidelines, with monthly reviews with the Head of Business.
• Review and approve the monthly payment run for the Profit & Loss and Salaries.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets with the Group Financial Controller.
• Maintain and administer the DMS system (CDK Drive).
• Support the Group Payroll Administrator as needed.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Prepare P11D and other statutory returns for review.
• Manage audit preparation and the annual audit process.

Dealership Accountant Requirements

• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct the Accounts and Sales Administration teams.
• Highly competent, preferably a qualified accountant.
• Ability to challenge the status quo, identify waste, reduce costs, and improve performance.
• Ability to influence and command respect from the Senior Management Team to support the company's profitability goals.

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