Motor Trade Accountant

Thames Motor Group; Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Thames Motor Group is seeking an experienced Motor Trade Accountant to take responsibility for day-to-day financial management and reporting across the dealership group. You will provide accurate information to support commercial decision-making and work closely with senior management, sales and aftersales teams to drive profitability.

The role requires motor trade accounting experience, strong Excel skills and a proactive, collaborative approach within a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in motor trade accounting and dealership finance processes.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a hands‑on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage dealership accounts and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budgets.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasts and KPI reporting.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end accounts and audit requirements.
• Provide financial insight to senior management.

Skills

Motor trade accounting

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT desirable

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Join a successful automotive business as our Motor Trade Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Motor Trade Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who understands the automotive retail environment and enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercially focused dealership or motor group.

The role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management and reporting of the business, providing accurate and timely information to support commercial decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing dealership accounts and financial reporting
• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts and cash flow
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• VAT returns and statutory compliance
• Supporting year-end accounts and audit requirements
• Monitoring departmental profitability and KPIs
• Working closely with senior management, sales and aftersales teams
• Providing financial insight and challenging performance where appropriate
• Ensuring strong financial controls and processes across the business

About you

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous motor trade accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of dealership finance and accounting processes
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability
• Commercial awareness and a hands-on approach
• Strong Excel and accounting-system skills
• The confidence to work with senior managers and operational teams
• The ability to work independently while being an effective team player

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualification is desirable, although relevant motor trade experience and technical ability are equally important.

What we offer

• Company benefits package
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to make a real commercial impact
• Career development within a growing automotive business

If you're an experienced motor trade accountant looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Whatever your question or feedback we are here to help. So please feel free to contact us

Calls may be recorded for training purposes.

Finance and Insurance Disclosure:

Thames Motor Group (Slough) Limited & Thames Motor Group (Tunbridge Wells) Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486). Permitted activities include advising on and arranging general insurance contracts and acting as a credit broker not a lender.

We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge fees for our Consumer Credit services. We typically receive a payment(s) or other benefits from finance providers should you decide to enter into an agreement with them, typically either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. The payment we receive may vary between finance providers and product types. The payment received does not impact the finance rate offered.

All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over, Guarantees may be required.