Management Accountant

Thurlow Nunn Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned automotive group is seeking a Management Accountant to join their busy accounts team in Norwich. This role involves producing monthly accounts, providing financial analysis, and assisting with strategy development. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the motor trade and a recognized accounting qualification. The position offers a salary up to £50K, company car, and additional benefits including 31 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car

31 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Discounts on vehicles

Qualifications

• Experienced Accountant with proven team management skills.
• Prior Management Accountant experience within the Motor Trade.
• Full drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Provide analytical & financial information to departmental managers.
• Assist with the development of business strategy.

Skills

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Recognised Accounting qualification (AAT / CIMA / ACA / ACCA)

Tools

Pinnacle / Pinewood DMS

Job description

Due to an internal promotion we are looking for a Management Accountant to join our busy accounts team in a regional Management Accountant role based in the Norwich area. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts in line with manufacturer and legislative requirements.

The Role

• Monthly set of accounts for multiple dealerships.
• Covering Vauxhall, Peugeot & Leapmotor directly, along with MG & Hyundai within the group.
• Providing analytical & financial information to departmental managers.
• Assisting the financial controller with development of business strategy.
• Working with departmental managers to forecast trends & review operational data.
• Maintaining official documentation & company records according to legal requirements.
• Reviewing & maintaining all prepayments, accruals & balance sheets to ensure P&L accuracy.
• Ensuring all month end entries are completed in a timely & accurate manner.
• Supporting the operational team with financial reviews of your Market Area(s).
• Supporting and assisting the wider Accounts team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Accountant with proven team management skills.
• Prior Management Accountant experience within the Motor Trade.
• Recognised Accounting qualification (AAT / CIMA / ACA / ACCA etc.)
• Prior experience with Pinnacle / Pinewood DMS.
• Competence in Microsoft packages - Proficient in Excel.
• High level of accuracy & attention to detail.
• A flexible 'can do' attitude.
• Excellent numerical & problem-solving skills.
• Full drivers licence.

Company Benefits

• Salary up to £50K (OTE £55k)
• Company car
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work purchase scheme
• Preferential parts, service and labour rates
• Discounts on new and used vehicles
• Free access to health and wellbeing support services

As a family-owned business we have strong values. You will be expected to represent our family values of: Professional, Trust, Respect, Caring and Together, through your own behaviour, every day.