Dealership Accountant

Sytner BMW; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Stevenage is seeking a Dealership Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and lead a dedicated team. The role offers a competitive package and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 35 days inc. bank holidays

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Career Development

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

One day a year paid voluntary/community work

Qualifications

• Experience in car retail environment preferred.
• Strong background in management accounts and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and maintain internal controls.
• Lead the Accounts department and Administration team.
• Ensure compliance and audit obligations are met.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Internal Controls

Cash Management

Coaching

Compliance

Tools

Keyloop

Job description

Sytner Stevenage is looking for a Dealership Accountant.

Your role

Reporting to the Head of Business and with the support of the Divisional Finance Director and Divisional Financial Controller, you'll embrace the accountability which comes with this senior leadership position; from partnering the Head of Business and coaching our department managers to being a sound conscience when it comes to the dealership's adherence to our compliance and audit obligations.

Our Accountants are immersed in our retail centre operations so they can deliver their responsibilities which include management accounts preparation, maintaining strong internal controls, cash management, and leading an effective Accounts department and Administration team.

Your profile

Experience of operating within the car retail environment is preferable, as is a working knowledge of Keyloop.

The successful applicant will be joining the UK's largest prestige motor retail group and benefit from a competitive package including a performance-related bonus, company car, pension, and life assurance.

Rewards

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 35 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary/community work