Trainee Management Accountant £34,053.52 OTE 25 days holiday

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 are proud to deliver exceptional customer service and provide a supportive, family‑focused working environment.

We are looking for a Trainee 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 will 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.

You must have excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive approach and the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be organised, adaptable and committed to delivering accurate financial information while supporting the wider business.

The successful candidate will be based between our Volkswagen dealership in Sunderland and our Škoda dealership in Cramlington.

Salary:
Basic £28,453.52 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

Hours:

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