Management Accountant

Marshall Motor Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus scheme

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance & pension scheme

Discounts on car purchase and servicing

Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks

Exclusive shopping perks

Job summary

A prominent automotive group in Bedford is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial performance and decision-making. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, leading a small team, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have an accountant qualification or relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while motivating their team. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic environment focused on integrity and development.

Qualifications

• Support dealership leadership team with financial reporting.
• Produce management accounts and assist in forecasting.
• Lead a small team ensuring high standards of work.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Handle queries on financial matters within the dealership.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Maintain accuracy, integrity and compliance with group practices and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Accountant qualification or qualified by experience

Job description

Competitive basic depending on experience | bonus scheme + company car; 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.

Full-time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday only

Take your finance career to the next level with a brand that values integrity, development, and leadership.

At Marshall Land Rover Bedford, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for an analytical, detail-oriented Management Accountant to join one of the UK’s most respected automotive groups.

In this role

• You’ll support the dealership leadership team with accurate and timely financial reporting, helping to drive performance and informed decision-making across the business.
• You’ll produce management accounts, assist in forecasting, and handle queries on all financial matters within the dealership.
• You’ll also lead a small team of accounts and admin colleagues, ensuring a high standard of work and consistent processes that align with divisional and group practices.
• Someone with an accountant qualification (or qualified by experience), ideally with a background in automotive retail – though this is not essential.
• Someone with strong attention to detail, who can work independently and confidently take ownership of day-to-day finance activities.
• Someone who can motivate and support their team while collaborating effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Most importantly, someone who thrives on accuracy, accountability, and upholding the values of professionalism and integrity.

About us

At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.

We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.

What will we offer you for your commitment to us?

• Performance rewards: Competitive bonus scheme, based on multiple achievable elements.
• Full tailored training: We will provide a selection of digital learning, some chosen by us to prepare you in the best possible way for your role, as well as some chosen by you for your continued development.
• Career development: Ongoing manufacturer training and development pathways across the Group.
• Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.
• Referral bonuses: Up to £2,000 for successful referrals.

At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees. This includes promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.