Head Office Accountng Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager, Financial Accounting Manager or Finance Manager to join a leading automotive retail group's Head Office in Coventry. Applicants must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent), have 3–6 years' post-qualification financial accounting experience, strong dealership accounting knowledge, Autoline experience and the right to work in the UK.

Location:

Coventry

Salary: £45,000 – £57,000 Basic

OTE: £45,000 – £57,000

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:45pm | Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Company Car Scheme
• Monday to Friday – early finish on Fridays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• 22 days holiday rising to 26 days, plus bank holidays
• Shared Incentive Plan
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounts on vehicles and aftersales services
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Support
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Retail discounts through Reward Gateway
• Learning and development opportunities

• Manage financial accounting, management accounts, forecasting and Group reporting in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal reviews and accounting controls.
• Prepare and analyse profit and loss, balance sheet, stock and cash flow reports, investigating significant variances.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, statutory returns and audit requirements.
• Lead daily accounting operations, supporting the finance team and improving financial processes.
• Act as the main finance contact for dealerships, Head Office, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Report to the Chief Accounting Officer, providing financial analysis, resolving complex queries and deputising when required.

• ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualified, or equivalent.
• 3–6 years' post-qualification financial accounting experience.
• Strong dealership accounting and automotive retail experience.
• Working knowledge of the Autoline Dealer Management System.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Previous experience managing accounting processes and supporting finance teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Right to work in the UK.