Dealership Accountant

Dealership Accountant

Qualified / Part Qualified / QBE

A well-regarded, stable and forward-thinking motor group is seeking to appoint an experienced Dealership Accountant to play a key role within an established car dealership.

This role does need someone to cover all parts of accounts from PL/SL to Mgm Accts from time to time, so it may also suit a first-time Dealership Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading group that invests in its people, offering clear progression, internal promotion opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact within the business.

The Package

• Package up to -55,000(dependent on experience), including a bonus, which you can control.
• Car and Pension
• Large-company benefits

The Role

Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will take full ownership of the dealership''s finance function, one or maybe two sites, delivering accurate and timely management information while supporting operational performance and profitability.

You will quickly establish yourself as a key financial partner to senior management, providing insight, control, and commercial challenge across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary
• Close liaison with the Regional Accountant
• Review and control of purchase and sales ledger data from the centralised accounts team
• Leadership and supervision of Sales Administrators
• Providing analytical support to drive profit optimisation and cash flow
• Monitoring KPIs and performance measurement tools
• Review of capital expenditure and project appraisals
• Consolidation of budgets and forecasts
• Investigative and ad-hoc financial projects

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant, maybe you have lots of Experience.
• Proven experience within a car dealership environment
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
• A Leader with a collaborative approach
• Experience using Kerridge, Pinnacle, Pinewood AI, or similar dealership accounting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Methodical, commercially minded and highly organised
• Hands-on, willing to roll sleeves up and get involved in the PL when needed.

Why Apply?

• Join a progressive group with a strong reputation in the motor trade
• Work with a world-leading brand
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and promotion.
• A role with influence, variety, and visibility at a senior level

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