Job Description

Working with the Change Programme Manager and Head of Retail Operations, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Accountant to work on harmonizing the Group’s accounting systems onto one common platform and operating in a consistent structure and framework.

The Project Accountant will provide accounting experience to ensure the roll out of our DMS (Dealer management system) is carried out successfully, standardizing accounting structures and processes, managing financial data testing and system sign off.

In conjunction with the franchise group management team and accounting staff, you will:

• Advise and assist management in the development of the groups accounting systems and implementation of new systems into the franchise group.
• Ensure delivery of the groups blueprint accounting system across each of the Looker’s divisional finance accounting functions.
• Ensure delivery of standardized accounting policies and procedures throughout the group.
• Ensure management and governance of system post implementation.
• Support senior and operational management to strengthen and develop the accounting policies and processes to ensure that adequate internal controls exist within the group.
• Dealership balance sheet review.
• Work across the group’s dealerships to help resolve financial and accounting issues as appropriate.
• Support the training of divisional financial controllers and their teams for changes in policies, procedures, controls and systems.
• Support on other project related activities related to the harmonization of the finance function.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Finance management within the Automotive sector. Detailed CDK system and accounting knowledge and experience. Financial System implementation. Training and business change. System and data testing to provide financial governance and sign off. Ability to work between the project, finance and operational teams. Strong influencing skills. Excellent Microsoft 365 suite skills including Teams.