Automotive Accountant

Position: AUTOMOTIVE ACCOUNTANT
Location: East Finchley

This role involves managing daily and monthly financial operations for designated dealership branches, including cash reconciliation, vehicle funding, and reporting. It offers hands‑on experience with systems like Pinnacle, Kerridge, Sage and the opportunity to support management accounts and collaborate across finance teams.
Client Details

Our client is a well-established independent dealership specialising in classic cars since 1963 and have over 100 classic cars in stock including some of the most desirable models including Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Mercedes and BMW. With a strong reputation for customer service and a manufacturer‑approved service centre, they offer a professional yet friendly working environment, ideal for candidates looking to grow their career in automotive finance and operations.
Description

• Reconcile daily cash, PDQ, and bank transactions across branches

• Manage vehicle stock entries and funding via Pinnacle and funding portals

• Prepare and process payments for purchases, settlements, and refunds

• Chase aged debtors and ensure accurate financial records

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and vehicle stock checks

• Assist with management accounts, ledger close, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Liaise with internal teams to ensure consistency and accuracy

• Support reporting, accruals, and bonus reconciliations

• Handle ad hoc finance and admin tasks as needed
Profile

✅ Dealership Experience - essential for understanding operational and financial workflows

✅ Strong Reconciliation Skills - confident handling cash, PDQ, bank, and vehicle‑related reconciliations

✅ System Knowledge - experience with Pinnacle or similar dealership management systems

✅ Financial Accuracy - able to manage daily and monthly accounting tasks with precision

✅ Team Collaboration - works well with local and group‑level finance teams

✅ Organised & Proactive - manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines

✅ Reporting Support - assists with management accounts, ledger close, and balance sheet reconciliations
Job Offer

📍 On‑site role with exposure to multiple branches and finance operations

📈 Career progression opportunities in dealership finance and accounting

🧠 Hands‑on experience with systems like Pinnacle and funding portals