Management Accountant - Northampton Ford

Essex Ford; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group is currently looking for a Management Accountant in Northampton to handle financial analysis and reporting. The role offers a salary up to £45,000 and includes various benefits like discounts and a referral scheme. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess relevant qualifications, with previous motor trade experience preferred but not essential.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounts on MOTs, services and parts

Life assurance benefit

Discounted gym membership

Retailer discount portal

Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme

Full training and support

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant.
• Experience in the motor trade accounts is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple dealerships/sites.
• Responsible for collating and checking weekly departmental forecasts.
• Assist with internal and external auditors particularly at the end of the year.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Education

Fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or newly qualified

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to employ a Management Accountant based at our dealership in Northampton. The role is to provide support to the whole group with daily/weekly/monthly departmental financial analysis, including the production of the monthly management accounts, covering multiple sites. The position is offered on a 37.5-hour week, Monday – Friday, paying up to £45,000 depending on experience and will report to the Senior Management Accountant.

Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary, we also offer a range of other benefits including:

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
• Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
• Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
• Discounted gym membership
• Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
• Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme
• Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group
  
  

Do I need experience?

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant, either fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or newly qualified, to join our dynamic team within the motor trade industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to make a real impact in a fast-paced automotive business.

Other Key Attributes And Skills We Look For Are

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Previous motor trade accounts experience would be preferred but not essential
• Previous experience with Kerridge would be very advantageous
  
  

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple dealerships/sites
• To be responsible for collating and checking weekly departmental forecasts
• Prepare and submit manufacturer composites
• Assist with internal and external auditors particularly at the end of the year
• Month end balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and procedures
• Work to create a supportive environment for all departmental managers & encourage communication for any financial matters.
  
  

At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please do apply now

Management Accountant - Northampton Ford

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

NN3 9HU

£45,000 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Closing date: 03/10/2025

Job reference: DS1360364NorMANF