Senior Assistant Accountant

Lithia UK Head Office; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a Senior Assistant Accountant located in Nottingham. This hybrid role allows for home working up to two days per week. The successful candidate will report on financial performance, develop accurate management accounts, and be involved in budgeting and forecasting processes. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in a Management Accounting role and be a member of a professional accounting body. Comprehensive benefits include a salary of £36,000, 33 days holiday, and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Paid volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Management Accounting role.
• Member of a professional accounting body (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, etc.).
• Ability to provide clear financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop timely, accurate management accounts reporting.
• Produce ad-hoc reports for key decision making.
• Analyse regular business performance and report variances.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc/BA in accounting or finance

Job description

Senior Assistant Accountant

Lithia UK Head Office – Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Basic salary of £36,000 with pension, single health care, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

Due to our ongoing growth and expansion, we are looking for a talented individual to join us in the role of Management Accountant. You'll be working physically from Head Office for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for two days per week. As the Senior Assistant Accountant, you will be playing a key part in the delivery of financial performance reports to key stakeholders within the business.

We are looking for an analytical thinker that can overcome challenging financial obstacles and remain focussed in a high‑paced environment. You will have the ability to interpret and share financial analysis with your peers and stakeholders, specifically working closely with the Finance Manager – Record to Report to deliver a great service to the business and to look at any commercial implications to the business through various data and your ability to spot trends in accounts and act on them.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with your general ledger team members to develop timely, accurate reporting of management accounts to the business and manufacturers.
• Producing ad‑hoc reports where required, always providing sound management reporting to assist with key decision making.
• Always looking for continuous improvement within the department, particularly within the development of the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Analysing and interpreting regular business performance information, reporting variances and using your ability to challenge assumptions in your department and the wider business.
• Working closely with local finance and the business to deal with any ad‑hoc requests in a solution‑focused and timely manner.
• Managing the submission of accounts from anything from 7 to 14 dealership locations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar industry in a Management Accounting role.
• A BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field.
• A member of a professional accounting body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, OROC, OCC or equivalent).
• A structured and analytical thinker who can break down complex accounts offering a commercial view both positively and negatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate, contribute and influence effectively with large teams, peers, managers and in virtual teams.
• High integrity with a keen eye for accuracy and detail that builds trust in the analysis being provided to produce clear financial reports for a number of different stakeholders.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love.
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday.
• Our industry‑leading Family Leave Policies ensure you're supported when it matters most.
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart.
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that's why we celebrate long‑service milestone anniversaries.
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities.
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme.
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding.
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme.

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people. As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values – Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun – fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.