Management Accountant

Beck Evans Group; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' holiday

Company pension

37.5-hour week

Flexible hours 8:30–18:00

1 day work from home after probation

Job summary

Beck Evans is seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join our Sidcup team on a full-time, on-site basis. Reporting to the Directors, you will produce monthly management accounts, perform variance analysis and support profitability improvements across our automotive business.

You will manage budgets, cash flow, VAT returns and group reporting, working closely with site management and Directors to drive robust financial controls and timely decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' Motor Trade experience.
• Methodical, organised and commercially focused accounting approach.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including nominal, bank, debtor and creditor accounts.
• The ability to analyse financial performance, identify variances and recommend improvements to profitability.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Knowledge of working capital management, vehicle stock accounting and margin analysis.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and financial control.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with automotive Dealer Management Systems is desirable. Familiarity with Xero or Sage accounting software would also be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial management information, KPI reports and supporting analysis for the Directors.
• Monitor actual expenditure and performance against budgets, investigating variances and highlighting opportunities to improve profitability.
• Prepare weekly, quarterly and ad hoc profit and cash flow forecasts.
• Support working capital management, including vehicle funding arrangements, loan accounts and cash flow planning.
• Manage VAT returns, NOVA submissions and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure nominal ledger accounts are reconciled regularly, investigating and resolving outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate prepayment, accrual, debtor and creditor control accounts, ensuring suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms.
• Maintain fixed asset registers for company vehicles and other assets, including monthly depreciation and finance repayment schedules.
• Analyse vehicle stock, margins and associated costs to support commercial decision-making.
• Assist the Directors and management team with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support the preparation of statutory year-end accounts and returns, maintaining comprehensive supporting schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Ensure all financial reporting and accounting deadlines are met, maintaining accurate and timely financial information.
• Attend management meetings and monthly account reviews, providing clear financial insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with site management to monitor performance and support operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and reporting systems as the business continues to grow.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Variance analysis

VAT & NOVA

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Dealer Management Systems

Job description

Beck Evans is a leading prestige, 4x4, sports and luxury used car dealership based in Kent, with over 40 years of experience serving customers across Kent, London, the wider UK and international markets. The company has established a strong global reputation for supplying premium vehicles from renowned manufacturers, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Range Rover and Porsche.

As a proud family-run business, Beck Evans is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and a high-quality buying experience. The team takes pride in matching customers with the right vehicle, offering specialist services such as VAT-qualifying vehicles for eligible customers with disabilities, fleet upgrades, and tailored solutions for military and diplomatic personnel.

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis at our Sidcup location.

Reporting to the Directors, the successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring financial performance, preparing monthly management accounts and providing meaningful financial analysis to support business decisions. Responsibilities will include budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, variance analysis, cost control and vehicle stock and margin analysis.

Working closely with the Directors, site management and operational teams, the Management Accountant will help identify opportunities to improve profitability, strengthen financial controls and enhance business processes. The role will also involve maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting requirements and meeting reporting deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Motor Trade Accountant or an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to progress their career within an established and growing automotive business.

Remuneration and Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

30 days' holiday.

Company pension scheme.

37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday.

Flexible start and finish times within office hours of 8:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Potential for one day per week working from home following successful completion of the probationary period.

Skills and Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' Motor Trade experience and demonstrate a methodical, organised and commercially focused approach to accounting.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including nominal, bank, debtor and creditor accounts.
• The ability to analyse financial performance, identify variances and recommend improvements to profitability.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Knowledge of working capital management, vehicle stock accounting and margin analysis.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and financial control.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with automotive Dealer Management Systems is desirable. Familiarity with Xero or Sage accounting software would also be advantageous.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial management information, KPI reports and supporting analysis for the Directors.
• Monitor actual expenditure and performance against budgets, investigating variances and highlighting opportunities to improve profitability.
• Prepare weekly, quarterly and ad hoc profit and cash flow forecasts.
• Support working capital management, including vehicle funding arrangements, loan accounts and cash flow planning.
• Manage VAT returns, NOVA submissions and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure nominal ledger accounts are reconciled regularly, investigating and resolving outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate prepayment, accrual, debtor and creditor control accounts, ensuring suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms.
• Maintain fixed asset registers for company vehicles and other assets, including monthly depreciation and finance repayment schedules.
• Analyse vehicle stock, margins and associated costs to support commercial decision-making.
• Assist the Directors and management team with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support the preparation of statutory year-end accounts and returns, maintaining comprehensive supporting schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Ensure all financial reporting and accounting deadlines are met, maintaining accurate and timely financial information.
• Attend management meetings and monthly account reviews, providing clear financial insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with site management to monitor performance and support operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and reporting systems as the business continues to grow.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a diligent, proactive and commercially aware accounting professional who thrives in a fast-moving automotive environment. They will be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the wider team, managing competing priorities and communicating financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Whether you are an experienced Motor Trade Accountant or an ambitious Assistant Accountant ready to take the next step, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of beck evans.