Command Recruitment
Dealership Accountant
Qualified / Part Qualified / QBE
Large Progressive Motor Group | World-Leading Brand
A highly regarded, forward-thinking motor group is seeking to appoint an experienced Dealership Accountant to play a key role within a dealership that continues to grow. As it is a smaller site, it might lend itself to both experienced accountants or a First Time Dealership Accountant – Call us to discuss.
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.
The Package
- Up to £50,000 OTE (dependent on experience)
- £ basic + £3,000 bonus
- Company car
- Pension
- Excellent large-company benefits
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take full 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary
- Close liaison with Divisional Finance Directors
- 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
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant, 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
Why Apply?
- Join a stable, progressive group with a strong reputation in the motor trade
- Work with a world-leading brand
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and promotion
- A role with influence, variety, and visibility at senior level
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