Dealership Accountant or Assistant

Job Description

Assistant / Dealership Accountant

Part Qualified / QBE

Progressive Motor Group | World-Leading Brand

A forward-thinking motor group is seeking to appoint an Assistant or Dealership Accountant to play a key role within a Large Group, helping the Regional Accountant with the accounts for 2-3 Dealerships. This role might lend itself to both experienced accountants or a

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

• Up to £42,000 Basic (dependent on experience) plus bonuses of £8000 pa,
• Company car
• Pension
• In-house Training from the Regional Accountant
• Big company benefits

Reporting into the Regional Accountant who will support you and help you learn and grow (if you need it), you will take ownership of the dealership's finance function, 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.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary. (The Regional Accountant can/will give training)
• Close liaison with the Regional Accountant
• Review and control of purchase and sales ledger data from the centralised accounts team
• Leadership and supervision of Accounts staff and 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

• Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified, maybe you have lots of Experience or maybe you are seeking your first Dealership Accountant role? - We want to hear from you
• Proven experience within a car dealership environment
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
• A Leader with a collaborative approach (and a sense of humour!)
• Experience using Kerridge, Pinnacle or similar dealership accounting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Methodical, commercially minded and highly organised

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