Job Description

· Ad hoc projects/activities (e.g. annual physical inventory count; report prepared for auditors)

· Work closely with the teams to drive operational and cost efficiencies/savings

· Preparing monthly Accounts (financial and management) in line with accounting standards, ensuring P&L and Balance Sheet are accurately reflecting the business

· Revenue and expenses are correctly reflected on a monthly basis with appropriate accruals and provisions made

· Balance sheets accounts are reconciled and provisions are made in line with UK accounting standards and company policy on a monthly basis

· Reconciliation of commission, bonus and holdbacks are carried out on a monthly basis

· Creditors/Debtors & Stock are reviewed on a weekly basis to ensure minimum risk to the business with appropriate provisions and depreciations

· Preparing weekly financial forecast in conjunction with the Branch GM, identifying performance trends for the balance of the month by division

· Produce branch budgets annually and forecast every 6 months for the branch

· Provide relevant reporting to support ad hoc queries raised by the GMs

· Provide supporting documentation for External/Internal audits as required

· Support other Market Area Accountants – working together to drive efficiencies and consistency in processes and reporting

· Oversee and train staff to the necessary level of skill

· Inventory count, report prepared for auditors

About the company

· Excellent basic salary

· World wide company

· Ability to progress through internal promotion

· Excellent benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and company car

· Flexible progression based on your career aspirations

· Manufacturer based training

· Homeworking available

About our client

Our client is a leading car automotive dealership in the UK specialising in Japanese brands, they currently employ over 500 people across 11 retail dealerships and are looking to expand even further.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Qualified ACCA/ACA accountant · Have experience in within the Automotive industry · Great communication and organizational skills · Be an experienced Accountant /Market Area Accountant · Advanced Excel skills (writing formulas & macros and creating pivot tables) · Experience using V8, Rev8, Kerridge, Pinnacle or Drive – (Ideal) · Ability to deliver results in an accurate and timely manner · Interpret financial data and present in a meaningful manner to non-financial managers · First hand experience of planning, forecasting and budgeting · Interpret financial data and present in a meaningful manner to non-financial managers · Display good commercial acumen