Management Accountant

Vertu Motors; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising with length of

Access to online rewards platform with

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Company pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

Vertu SEAT, Cupra and Peugeot Carlisle is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our finance team. The role involves producing management accounts, handling forecasts, payroll processing and ensuring accurate accruals.

You will work closely with stakeholders to drive business performance and assist in balance sheet reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in management accounting, knowledge of Kerridge or similar systems, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant.
• Motor trade experience and knowledge of Kerridge (or similar systems) preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent numerical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Producing management accounts.
• Forecasts and estimates.
• Payroll processing.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Cashflow management.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconciling manufacturer bonuses.
• Creating spreadsheets and statistical reports for the management team.
• Coaching and developing colleagues within the finance team.

Skills

Management accounting

Payroll processing

Stakeholder communication

Financial reporting

Motor trade experience

Tools

Kerridge

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertu SEAT, Cupra and Peugeot Carlisle

Management Accountant - SEAT, Cupra & Peugeot Carlisle

Basic Salary: £40,000 & Excellent Company Benefits

Are you looking to join one of the UK's largest and most successful motor retail groups? Vertu Seat and Cupra Carlisle are looking for a talented Management Accountant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant or an Assistant Accountant ready to step up. If you're analytical, organised, and passionate about supporting business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant
• Motor trade experience and knowledge of Kerridge (or similar systems) preferred but not essential
• Strong communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent numerical and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll work closely with the team to produce accurate financial information, enabling effective business decision-making. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing management accounts
• Forecasts and estimates
• Payroll processing
• Accruals and prepayments
• Cashflow management
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconciling manufacturer bonuses
• Creating spreadsheets and statistical reports for the management team
• Coaching and developing colleagues within the finance team

Why Join Us?

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer that invests more in our colleagues' personal development than any other.

We offer ongoing training, clear career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at major retailers
• Preferential service rates
• Colleague purchase scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay