Management Accountant

Listers; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer group in the UK seeks a Management Accountant to join their Head Office team. This role involves producing management accounts, collaborating with dealerships, and managing financial controls. The successful candidate will ideally be a CIMA qualified accountant with strong communication and Excel skills. The position may offer hybrid working arrangements, a company car, a pension, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Company pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellness programme

Sick pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

Qualifications

• Ideally an experienced CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly and annual management accounts and manufacturer composites.
• Collaborate with dealerships in commercial decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial controls.
• Manage working capital proactively.

Skills

CIMA qualified accountant

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Strong Excel skills

Self-starting team player

Job description

The Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Head Office team in Stratford upon Avon. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a dynamic and dedicated group supporting our business in various capacities. This role offers a varied and interesting experience and provides a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, growing department that fosters a supportive and welcoming atmosphere prioritising staff development.

If you believe you have the skills to contribute and would benefit from being part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Produce monthly and annual management accounts and manufacturer composites.
2. Collaborate with dealerships in commercial decision-making and manage on-site accounts staff.
3. Manage working capital proactively.
4. Produce weekly and monthly reports, including forecasts.
5. Develop and maintain financial controls.
6. Conduct reviews with management teams to promote best practices and profitability.
7. Develop annual plans.
8. Support a culture of continuous improvement and development.

About you

• Ideally an experienced CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• A retail background is desirable but not essential.
• A self-starting team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• IT literate with strong Excel skills.

In return we offer

• Potential hybrid working arrangements.
• Company car.
• Company pension.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wellness programme.
• Sick pay.
• Group life insurance.
• Staff discount on car servicing.
• Listers benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas, and holidays.
• Long service and loyalty incentives.
• Staff referral scheme.
• In-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications.
• Company events.

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. Our success is driven by our team of over two thousand dedicated employees. We represent some of the world's most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees across all areas of the business, offering opportunities aligned with your aspirations. Listers has a rewarding career for you.