Dealership Accountant- Ford Leeds

D.M.Keith Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car dealership in Leeds is seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant to oversee financial operations at their site. The role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance, and supporting the management team. Ideal candidates will have accounting qualifications, experience in the motor trade, and strong communication skills. The company offers excellent training, competitive leave, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

World-class training provided

30 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Preferential rates for servicing and repairs

Qualifications

• Experience in the motor trade as an Accountant or Assistant Accountant.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Pinnacle DMS.

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts and composites for submission.
• Overseeing financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Coaching and training junior members of the accounts team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Influencing

Accounting

Excel

Education

Accounting qualification or qualified by experience

Tools

Pinnacle DMS

Job description

Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/05/2025

We are looking for an experienced Dealership Accountant to join our accounts team at our Ford Leeds site, overseeing accounts for one of our manufacturer partners. Here, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the finance team, supported by an accounts assistant, working with the Head Office/Corporate Accountant. You will report to the Group Financial Controller.

About the business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses, we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for genuine, caring people with a can-do attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is to recruit for attitude and train for skills. While we often look for specific technical skills, if you enjoy working with customers and align with our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family, and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here. We welcome applications even if you have no automotive industry experience.

We expect you to work hard, but in return, we offer an industry-leading package and real opportunities for progression. We promote from within, and this is reflected across our sites. You should have an ambitious drive to excel and a determination not to be stopped.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience within the motor trade, having worked as an Accountant or as a confident and experienced Assistant Accountant. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with and influence the Dealership Principal are essential. You should have an accounting qualification or be qualified by experience. Experience working with Pinnacle DMS and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are also required.

The role will involve overseeing all aspects of the finance function, including:

1. Preparing management accounts and composites for submission to manufacturers.
2. Overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and accounting processes, including sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring payments are made, and debts are promptly chased and paid.
3. Supporting the dealership's management team to ensure timely and accurate reporting, while identifying trends and resolving issues.
4. Managing the site's balance sheet, ensuring it is consistently reconciled and maintained.
5. Coaching and training junior members of the accounts team.

What we offer

• World-class training provided by our own trainers and brand partners.
• 30 days of annual leave, inclusive of 8 bank holidays, with an average commission paid during your leave.

Preferential rates for servicing and repairs for your family and friends’ cars.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or other characteristics.