Financial Controller Used Car Dealership

JR United Kingdom; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site used car supermarket in Watford is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounts function. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations, and managing a team of Accounts Assistants. The ideal candidate has a strong motor trade finance background and is ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified. A competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 plus bonuses is offered, with a clear progression path to Finance Director or CFO.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Clear progression path to Finance Director / CFO

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a dealership accountant, management accountant, or motor trade financial controller role.
• Strong people management skills with experience leading finance teams.
• Ability to turn financial data into strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning for dealership operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPI analysis, and performance dashboards.
• Manage working capital and stock finance facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Communication

VAT Margin Scheme Expertise

Proficiency in Excel

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Dealer Management Systems (Keyloop, Kerridge, Pinnacle, EnquiryMax)

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Client:

Alexander Gray Recruitment Limited t/a Amor Hire

Location:

rickmansworth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

15.08.2025

Expiry Date:

29.09.2025

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Job Description:

?? Financial Controller Used Car Dealership | Motor Trade?? Location: Watford (Onsite)?? Salary: £50,000 £60,000 + Bonus?? Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 6:00pm?? Team: 4 Accounts Assistants?? Progression: Clear route to Finance Director or CFO in 23 years
About Us

We are a fast-growing, multi-site used car supermarket with over 1,000 vehicles in stock at any given time. As we expand, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller with a strong motor trade finance background to lead the accounts function at our Watford dealership.

This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced automotive retail environment, overseeing all financial operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with VAT Margin Schemes and HMRC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning for dealership operations.

• Management Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, KPI analysis, and performance dashboards.

• Cash Flow & Stock Funding: Manage working capital, stock finance facilities, and funding relationships.

• Financial Controls & Compliance: Ensure compliance with VAT Margin Schemes, HMRC, and internal audit requirements.

• Audit & Tax: Oversee year-end accounts, audits, and corporation tax processes, liaising with external accountants.

• Process Improvements: Enhance efficiency through better systems, reporting tools, and dealership finance processes.

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of 4 Accounts Assistants, fostering accountability and professional growth.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with the CCO, Directors, and other senior leaders to guide commercial decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualifications: ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

• Industry Knowledge: Minimum 2 years in a dealership accountant, management accountant, or motor trade financial controller role.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Xero, Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Formulas), and ideally Dealer Management Systems (Keyloop, Kerridge, Pinnacle, EnquiryMax).

• VAT Margin Scheme Expertise: Essential for accurate dealership financial compliance.

• Leadership: Strong people management skills with experience leading finance teams.

• Analytical & Commercial Mindset: Ability to turn financial data into strategic insights.

• Communication: Clear, confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £50,000 £60,000 depending on experience

• Performance-related bonuses & incentives

• Clear progression path to Finance Director / CFO in 23 years

• Exposure to a dynamic automotive retail environment with multiple brands

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Hiring Process

• Face-to-Face Interview with the CCO at our Watford site

  • Includes an Excel VLOOKUP & analytical skills assessment

• Final Interview via Microsoft Teams with our external accountancy team

Dealership Accountant | Financial Controller | Automotive | Car Dealership | Motor Trade | VAT Margin Scheme | Xero | Dealer Management System | ACCA | CIMA | ACA | Used Car Supermarket | Stock Funding | Audit | Management Accounts | Motor Retail Finance | EnquiryMax | Pinnacle | Keyloop | Kerridge

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