Systems Accountant

Sytner; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is looking for a Systems Accountant to join their finance department in Leicester. The successful candidate will support the Dealer Management System and assist with various accounting processes. Ideal for candidates with motor retail experience looking to advance their careers. The role offers extensive training and benefits such as enhanced holiday entitlement and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Career Development

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

One day a year paid voluntary/community work

Qualifications

• Good understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
• Full UK driving license would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist sites with system/process issues.
• Provide training on Vehicle Stock Book and Accounts Modules.
• Prepare and develop reports for management.
• Assist in amendments to accounting systems.
• Seek efficiencies within current processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Logical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Motor Retail experience

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Systems Accountant to join our Head Office Finance department at Penman Way, Leicester.

Reporting to the Group Senior Systems Accountant this individual will help improve and support our dealerships in the use of Vehicle Stock Books, Nominal, Purchase and Sales Ledgers and, in the longer term, assist in changes required to the Groups Dealer Management System (DMS).

The principal responsibilities are:

1. Assist sites with system/process issues
   1. Maintenance & Administration of the company's Dealer Management System
   2. Support users of the system in Accounting and Vehicle Stock Book modules and dealing with queries as they arise.
   3. Offer best practice advice whilst understanding business concerns and requirements
2. Training
   1. Assist in Systems training for Vehicle Stock Book and Accounts Modules
3. Reporting
   1. Prepare a regular suite of reports for presentation to dealerships and/or management/Board
   2. Assist in developing new reports to help dealership reporting & controls and adapt as business or legal requirements change
   3. Provide information to highlight trends/best practise at various levels across the group
   4. Look to improve and develop information provided both from DMS reports and information from the business systems team
4. Project work
   1. Assist in amendments to accounting systems through acquisitions and disposals
   2. Assist in Dealer Management System upgrades
   3. Assist in any fiscal changes and implications in DMS
   4. Internal projects that may require DMS amendments
   5. Seek efficiencies within our current processes

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A good understanding of accounting processes and procedures
• Attention to detail and logical approach to problem solving
• An excellent communicator with the ability to converse at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motor Retail experience is essential
• Full UK driving license would be of benefit

This could be a good opportunity for an existing Dealership Assistant Accountant or someone who aspires to be an Accountant and is looking to progress their career with Sytner. Training and support will be provided.

The position will be based at Leicester, but due to the nature of the role may involve limited periods working at other locations.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work

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