Dealership Accountant

Lookers; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time accounting role at Lookers BMW Stoke. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and compliance while collaborating with the Financial Controller. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with clear pay scales

Generous annual leave

Colleague car plans

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Techscheme for latest tech

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven track record in accountancy role, preferably in motor trade.
• Business savvy, articulate, investigative, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile bank accounts.
• Oversee vendor payments and customer collections.

Skills

Financial Reporting

General Ledger

Reconciliation

Accounts Payable

Compliance

Tax Reporting

Education

Accountancy Degree

Job description

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Overview

Lookers BMW Stoke

Contract Type: Temp, Full time - 12 month FTC

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm (37.5 hours)

Salary: Up to £52,500 per annum depending on experience

Are you motivated by balancing balance sheets, reviewing budgets and expenditure, or producing monthly, quarterly, and full year-end accounts? If so, you're almost the perfect candidate for this role. Ideally, you will have a proven track record in an accountancy role, preferably in the motor trade. You should be business savvy, articulate, investigative, and organized to get the job done well. Collaboration with a wide team and support from our Financial Controller will be essential.

If this role ticks all your boxes so far, please apply today. Job responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and annual financial statements; support period-end closings and financial analysis.
• General Ledger & Reconciliation: Maintain the general ledger; reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet items.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee vendor payments and customer collections; resolve billing discrepancies.
• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Track vehicle and parts inventory; perform floor plan reconciliations.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to policies, GAAP, and tax regulations; support audits and internal controls.
• Tax & Filing Support: Assist with tax reporting (sales, property, income); liaise with auditors as needed.
• Management Support: Provide financial insights and assist with budgeting and forecasts.

About Us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands and selling a wide range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We value our people as our most valuable asset. We offer a market-leading rewards and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales as you develop
• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
• Eligibility for our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption (6 months full pay), and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years, life assurance, and free will writing services
• Techscheme for the latest tech at reduced costs, eye care schemes, and shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance program and free access to Smart Health, including 24/7 GP services for employees and immediate family

Lookers is an equal opportunities employer committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive working environment that empowers our staff to bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted prior to your start date. These include verification of recent employment, address, credit history, criminal record check, and, if applicable, a driver’s license check for driving roles.