Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting

Waylands Volvo, Oxford

Due to the continuing success of Waylands we are looking for an experienced Accountant to join the team at our Volvo dealership in Oxford. You’ll be responsible for both our Volvo Oxford dealership and our Newbury PDI Centre, but you will be based at Volvo Oxford in Cumnor.

• Managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the dealership, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Providing guidance to dealership management at both sites and preparing reports for meetings and updates.
• Reviewing the workloads of Accounts team members to ensure that they are efficiently working towards agreed deadlines. Working with and supporting the team to overcome any problems/issues.
• Reconcile and maintain manufacturer debt accounts for manufacturer bonuses reporting any risks to FC.
• Reconciling and maintaining finance & insurance debt accounts.
• Achievement of agreed Management Accounts preparation and publication.
• Composite submission and correction of any warning/errors.
• Completion of ad hoc projects at request of Finance Director or Financial Controller.
• Liaison with other departments to improve systems and communication.
• Liaison with other departments to reduce cost controls. Evidencing of cost reduction.
• Identify areas of profit opportunity or leakage within the department.
• Ensuring cash opportunities are maximised at all times.

• 2 years accountancy experience, ideally within the motor trade.
• Preferably knowledge of Keyloop software (but not essential).
• A professional accounting qualification is desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.

• 5-day week on a set rota, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm (40 hours).
• Competitive salary of £45k plus bonus.
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, some of which you will be required to cover).
• Benefits platform with employee support programme.
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff.
• Life insurance of 3x salary.
• Company Car.