Dealership Accountant

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

Job summary

A progressive automotive Group in Windsor is seeking a Dealership Accountant to manage the accounts function and deliver timely management accounts. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £52,000, plus a Car and Benefits, with opportunities for growth within the company. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills and a successful track record in the motor industry.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus

Car

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills required.
• Exceptional leadership skills are essential.
• Proven track record in the motor industry is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary.
• Examine purchase and sales ledger information.
• Provide analytical support and evaluate profit optimisation.
• Monitor performance measurement tools for projects.
• Review capital and project appraisals.
• Consolidate group budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical accounting skills

Exceptional leadership skills

Proven track record within the motor industry

Experience with Kerridge, Pinnacle or similar

Strong written and communication skills

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 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 company with world-leading brands.

Salary up to £52,000 (Dependent 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 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
• 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 a end conclusion.
• Review of capital and project appraisals.
• Consolidation of group budgets and forecasts.
• Investigative and analytical exercises as required