Management Accountant

Location: Pulman Volkswagen, Sunderland & 1 day a week at Pulman Skoda, Cramlington

Would you like to join our Group and become part of a successful, family-owned business that puts its people at the heart of everything it does?

Pulman are the North East's only family‑owned Volkswagen Group retailer, representing Volkswagen, SEAT, CUPRA, Škoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Financial Services Rent‑a‑Car and National Vehicle Solutions (NVS). With over 260 colleagues across the Group, we're proud to deliver exceptional customer service and provide a supportive, family‑focused working environment.

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting the financial performance of our business based between our Volkswagen dealership in Sunderland and our Škoda dealership in Cramlington. You'll work closely with operational teams to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and effective financial control.

• Monitor the Deal Book, identifying and investigating discrepancies or issues relating to vehicle sales.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss & balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Complete month‑end and year‑end accounting procedures in line with company deadlines.
• Maintain the daily cash book.
• Manage and reconcile bonus debtors, vehicle debtors and the vehicle ledger.
• Ensure all accounting transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Assist in overseeing the purchase ledger and credit control functions, providing guidance and support where required.
• Liaise with departmental managers to obtain financial information.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate financial information and documentation.
• Assist the Group Management Accountant with ad hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and relevant financial regulations.

We're looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive approach and the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team. You'll be organized, adaptable and committed to delivering accurate financial information while supporting the wider business.

Salary:
Basic £30,453.52 per annum, plus a quarterly bonus, with on‑target earnings (OTE) of £34,053.52.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform
• Free eye tests, dental check‑ups and annual flu vaccinations
• Ongoing training and development

Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

People are at the heart of the Being Pulman Culture. That is why we offer our employees a fantastic reward and benefits package alongside competitive industry salaries.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. For every 5 years worked at Pulman, increase your holidays by an extra day up to 30 days per annum.

Access hundreds of retail discounts including grocery e‑vouchers for online and in‑store use. Save up to 51% on holidays abroad and in the UK. Save up to 27% on leading cinemas. Available for yourself and your household.

Looking after our staff health and wellbeing is a top priority. We have partnered with SAGE to offer all our employees’ access to legal, financial advice and counselling. With OnDemand GP our employees can cut waiting times and admin with GP video consultations and prescriptions sent directly to local pharmacies. Gym discounts are available at over 3000 participating health & leisure centres.

Finally, Hapi‑life is a resource library available to all our employees to support across a wide range of wellbeing topics and services.

All our employees can claim one eye test, one dental check‑up and one flu jab per year.

Pulman pays 4% of an employee's annual salary into the workplace pension. Death in service insurance is also included for all Pulman employees.

Refresh your uniform once per year for free.