Dealership Accountant

Dealership Accountant – Qualified by Experience | Part-Qualified | Qualified

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Dealership Accountant to join a large and progressive automotive group at one of its flagship dealership operations. This is a high‑profile site within the group, offering a fast‑paced and rewarding environment with genuine opportunities for career progression and future promotion.

• Basic Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
• Bonus Scheme – Up to 10%
• Company Car
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Hybrid Working – 1 Day Per Week from Home

This role requires a motivated, analytical, and detail‑oriented individual who can quickly establish themselves as a key point of contact for management information across the business. You will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the accounts function, ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate management accounts, while supporting the dealership in maximising profitability, performance, and cash flow.

Working within a flagship operation, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the senior leadership team and driving financial control across the business. The position would suit someone who is articulate, commercially aware, methodical, and capable of building strong working relationships across all departments.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary
• Regular liaison with senior management and divisional finance teams
• Reviewing and analysing purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounts department
• Supervising Accounts staff and Sales Administrators
• Providing analytical support across the business to identify opportunities for profit optimisation
• Monitoring performance measurement tools and evaluating project outcomes
• Reviewing capital expenditure and project appraisals
• Assisting with the consolidation of group budgets and forecasts
• Carrying out investigative and analytical exercises as required
• Supporting ad‑hoc finance and business improvement projects

• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
• Previous accounting experience within a franchised car dealership environment
• Experience using Kerridge, Pinnacle, or a similar dealer management/accounting system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to support and motivate a team
• Professional, approachable, and personable attitude
• Proven motor trade accounting background

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and forward‑thinking dealer group at one of its key flagship locations. The business offers a supportive environment, strong leadership, and genuine long‑term career progression for ambitious finance professionals looking to develop their career within the motor industry.