Senior Dealership Accountant

Job Description

Senior Dealership AccountantThis an exciting opportunity for a senior accountant to join a growing accounts team with a top 10 UK Automotive Employer that is still growing and winning many awards.The individual will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a first-class finance function, and in return will receive a healthy basic of £53,000 plus an achievable bonus of £3,000pa paid quarterly.Key Responsibilities:To prepare monthly management accounts, annual year end trial balances and annual business plans for all designated branches, within the published timetable. To establish procedures and maintain staffing levels that ensure that accounting control is maintained,working capital is kept to a minimum and the Groups benchmarks are achieved. To safeguard the Groups assets.Operating ControlsEnsure the accurate and timely completion of administration processes, complying at all times with Group Accounting Policy, UK GAAP and regulations laid down by HMRC and other regulatory bodies.Franchising ControlsFor allocated franchises, ensure that reporting is timely and consistent across the Group, in accord with Manufacturer standards.Planning & OrganisingPlan ahead and manage time carefully to ensure all tasks are achieved. Ensure expenditure is monitored and kept within budgetary parameters.Policies and PracticesStrive to achieve a consistently high standard of reporting by following all published operating/accounting policies. Ensure all employment, environmental, Health & Safety, HMRC policies and practices and statutory legislation are strictly adhered to.People ManagementIn conjunction with the Group Financial Controller & IT Director, ensure the systematic recruitment, induction, and performance management of all department employees and aim to minimise staff turnover by leading a motivated, productive and rewarded team.Coach and develop the job-related skills of the team through regular and measured training activities. Seek expert advice on all employment issues to ensure compliance with employment law.CommunicationBrief the team regarding department objectives and give regular feedback on achievements. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers and external representatives.Personal CriteriaRemain professional, calm and positive at all times. Ensure personal appearance is consistent of a high standard. Assesses own performance and effectiveness and undertake personal development activities.

• Assist and guide Management Accountants in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with financial accounts and year-end audits as necessary
• Check and authorise payments for the used car buying team
• Oversee the reconciliation of sales data to the ledger
• Monthly reporting on the profitability of sales generated from our used car buying platform
• Daily cashflow reporting
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• ONS returns
• Oversee the sales invoicing process
• Oversee the vehicle payment process and deal with queries from admin/transport departments
• Weekly business reporting on a range of KPIs
• Take ownership of and prepare a weekly financial forecast including a final flash forecast

Key Requirements:

• A qualified accountant or a Qualified By Experience/ QBE
• Exposure to management and statutory accounting
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Kerridge or Pinnacle previous skills proffered
• Strong excel / IT skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Pro-active in nature and a self-starter

Company Rewards:

• Competitive Salary, Bonus and Company Car
• Annual leave plus usual bank holidays growing by the length of service
• Company contributory pension
• Retail Discounts platform
• Life Cover
• Company Cars
• Private Healthcare
• Childcare Vouchers
• Discounted Car Purchase Scheme
• Discounted Service/Parts/Bodyshop Scheme
• Discounted Shopping Portal
• Reward and Recognition Scheme