Regional Dealership Accountant - Exeter

Silcom Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Silcom Recruitment seeks an experienced Regional Dealership Accountant to oversee financial operations across multiple dealership locations based in Exeter. The role requires motor trade experience and a strong background in financial controls, reporting, and budgeting.

You will prepare statements, manage regional forecasts, and ensure compliance with regulations while advising management on strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Motor trade experience essential.
• Ability to prepare and present financial statements (BS, P&L, cash flow).
• Experience developing regional budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial statements for multiple dealership locations.
• Develop, monitor and manage regional budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across locations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Analyze costs and financial performance for improvements.
• Reconcile bank statements, AP, and AR.
• Oversee inventory accounting and depreciation.
• Assist audits with documentation and explanations.
• Provide financial guidance to management for decisions.
• Monitor regional cash flow to ensure liquidity.
• Generate reports using financial software and systems.
• Collaborate with managers to align financial and operational goals.

Skills

Motor trade experience

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Job description

The Role:

Silcom Recruitment is excited to announce an excellent opportunity for an experienced Regional Dealership Accountant to join a leading automotive dealership group. Based in Exeter, this role is perfect for a finance professional with a strong background in the motor trade, who is ready to oversee and enhance the financial operations across multiple dealership locations.

Motor trade experience essential.

Responsibilities & Requirements of a Regional Dealership Accountant:

• Prepare and present financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports.
• Develop, monitor, and manage regional dealership budgets and financial forecasts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for multiple dealership locations.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Analyse costs and financial performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation, including stock levels and asset depreciation.
• Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to dealership management for strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and manage regional cash flow to ensure operational liquidity.
• Utilise financial software and systems to generate reports and analyse financial data.
• Work closely with dealership managers and other financial professionals to align financial strategies with operational goals.

Package:

Basic Salary £60,000 + £6,000 Bonus + Company Car!!

Monday to Friday hours [8:30am - 5:30am]!