Lead Dealership Accountant - Drive Profitability & Controls

Pembrook Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Dealership Accountant in the City of Edinburgh to ensure the effective management of the Accounts and Sales Administration team. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, monthly reconciliations, and VAT returns, as well as leading strategies to improve business profitability. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior management. The position offers a salary of £42,000 - £50,000 and requires full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct teams effectively.
• Highly competent, preferably qualified accountant.
• Capable of challenging the status quo to reduce waste and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard company assets by ensuring team competence and compliance.
• Work with senior management to deliver industry-leading profitability.
• Lead and motivate the Accounts and Sales Administration team.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
• Control and review working capital regularly.

Skills

Accounting Software

Time Management

Accounts Administration

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Reconciliation

Leadership skills

Communication

Analysis Skills

Budgeting Skills

Accounts Payable

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Dealership Accountant in the City of Edinburgh to ensure the effective management of the Accounts and Sales Administration team. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, monthly reconciliations, and VAT returns, as well as leading strategies to improve business profitability. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior management. The position offers a salary of £42,000 - £50,000 and requires full-time commitment.