Dealership Accountant FTC

Command Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus (10%)

Job summary

Command Recruitment, on behalf of a large automotive group, seeks a Dealership Accountant for a 7-month fixed-term contract at their Letchworth Garden City site. You will oversee the dealership's financial reporting and controls, providing commercial insight to support operational performance during maternity cover.

Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, you will assist budgeting, forecasting and audits, with a focus on profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dealership Accountant or similar in the motor trade.
• Strong accounting, reporting and analytical skills.
• Experience using dealer management systems Kerridge, Keyloop, Pinnacle or Drive.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial performance insights.
• Review and analyse purchase and sales ledger information from centralised function.
• Supervise and support Accounts and Sales Administration teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency via financial analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives.
• Review capital expenditure proposals and project appraisals.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Support audits, investigations and ad-hoc projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and reporting requirements.

Skills

Accounting skills

Reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Kerridge

Keyloop

Pinnacle

Drive

Job description

Dealership Accountant (7-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Basic (Negotiable) + 10% Bonus + Company Car + Benefits

Command Recruitment are working with a large, progressive automotive group to recruit an experienced Dealership Accountant on a 7-month fixed-term contract for one of their flagship sites in Letchworth Garden City. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business representing a globally recognised automotive brand, offering exposure to a high-performing dealership and a supportive leadership team.

The Role

Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the dealership's financial reporting and controls, providing commercial insight to support operational performance, and ensuring the smooth running of the accounts function throughout the maternity cover period.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to provide financial performance insights and recommendations.
• Review and analyse purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounts function.
• Supervise and support the Accounts and Sales Administration teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency through financial analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators and support performance improvement initiatives.
• Review capital expenditure proposals and project appraisals.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Support audits, investigations, and ad-hoc projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and reporting requirements.

About You

• Previous experience as a Dealership Accountant, Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role within the motor trade.
• Strong accounting, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Experience using dealer management systems such as Kerridge, Keyloop, Pinnacle, Drive, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified or qualified by experience will be considered.
• Able to hit the ground running and quickly integrate into an established team.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary (dependent on experience).
• 10% performance-related bonus.
• Company car.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading automotive group and premium brand.
• Potential future opportunities within the wider group.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced motor trade accounting professional seeking a quality fixed-term assignment within a well-established and forward-thinking automotive business.