Management accountant / analyst

Pentagon Group Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentagon Motor Group is seeking a Finance Controller to lead a team at their Derby Head Office. The successful candidate will manage financial controls, mentor staff, and ensure compliance across the group while enjoying a rewarding benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Enhanced Maternity pay

Manufacturer-specific training

24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme

Team member Pension Scheme contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in financial control and management reporting.
• Confidence managing and mentoring a small team.
• Great communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Review & audit consistent audit findings for compliance.
• Assist with budgeting and support the Financial Director.
• Develop accounting policies & process guides.

Skills

Financial control

Management reporting

Attention to detail

Team management

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant

Job description

Job Introduction

Pentagon Motor Group is excited to announce a new career opportunity for a Finance Controller to join and lead a talented team at our Derby-based Head Office.

If you enjoy applying your experience and knowledge, thrive in a team environment, and want to work for a company that recognises and rewards contributions, then apply today!

Have you heard about our benefits?

When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 30 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that increase with length of service.
• Enhanced Maternity pay.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• Discounted days out with family and friends.
• Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
• Fully funded, nationally recognised qualifications.
• Manufacturer-specific training.
• Salary Finance.
• 24-hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
• Friends & family Customer Referral Payments.
• Discounts on products and services for family and friends.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with clear career paths for each team member.

What Will You Be Doing?

Main responsibilities include:

• Review & audit consistent audit findings to ensure compliance across the group.
• Review dealership submissions and bank reconciliations.
• Review expenses submitted by sites, ensuring adherence to policies, correct fuel rates, and VAT codes.
• Review & report on balance sheet reconciliation files submitted to Group Financial.
• Support the Financial Director with budgeting.
• Assist with maintaining & reviewing Keyloop permissions.
• Create and present accounts workshops as needed.
• Develop accounting policies & process guides.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Who Are We Looking for?

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in financial control and management reporting.
• Confidence managing a small team, mentoring and developing staff.
• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with motor industry experience.
• Great communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Attention to detail, process-driven, and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to work across all organisational levels.
• Capability to identify process improvements.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience in the motor trade is advantageous.

Why choose us?

For more reasons to join Pentagon Motor Group, visit our website: https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment

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