Dealership Accountant

Command Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant to join a forward-thinking team. The role requires strong technical accounting skills and offers opportunities for growth within a well-regarded company. You will be responsible for the accuracy of management accounts, performance monitoring, and optimizing profitability. The position comes with a competitive salary of up to £52,000 plus benefits including a car and pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience, part qualified or fully qualified accountant.
• Self-motivated and focused with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to deliver timely and accurate management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide detailed analysis.
• Examine purchase and sales ledger information.
• Provide analytical support for profit optimisation.
• Monitor performance measurement in projects.
• Consolidate group budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical accounting skills

Exceptional leadership skills

Proven track record within the motor industry

Previous Accountancy Experience within a Car Dealership

Strong written and communication skills

Tools

Kerridge

Pinnacle

Similar Accounting Package

Job description

Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Qualified.

Large Progressive Group requires 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 company with world-leading brands.

Salary up to 52,000(Dependant on experience) + Car + Pension + 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 the business.

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 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 an end conclusion.
• Review of capital and project appraisals.
• Consolidation of group budgets and forecasts.
• Investigative and analytical exercises as required.