Regional Accountant (Car Dealer Group)

Regional Accountant (Car Dealer Group)

Banbury, Oxfordshire

-60,000 Basic Salary + Bonus + Company Car

Please note; DO NOT apply unless you have at least 4 years current or recent Car Dealership Accountant experience.

Performance Resourcing are recruiting an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a leading franchised car dealer group in the Banbury area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established automotive business that promotes from within, offering genuine career development and progression.

The Role

You will support the Dealership Accountant and finance team with the day-to-day running of the accounts department.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile and post daily banking and bank statements.
• Prepare and process manual payments.
• Scan and post purchase ledger invoices.
• Investigate and clear unallocated purchase ledger payments.
• Prepare cheques and accurately post costs.
• Post and reconcile petty cash.
• Verify sublet purchase invoices where required.
• Assist with credit control and account queries.
• Prepare the monthly BACS payment run.
• Reconcile supplier statements, sales ledger, and purchase ledger.
• Assist with month-end procedures and tasks requested by the Accountant.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting.
• Liaise with other departments to improve processes and communication.

About You

• Previous Vehicle Dealership accounts or finance experience.
• Kerridge accounting software experience is highly desirable, ideally including payroll.
• Previous experience within a franchised car dealership or automotive accounts department is essential.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, and reconciliations.
• Professional, confident, and well organised.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• AAT or NVQ Accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Automotive Accounting professional looking to develop their career within a successful automotive dealer group that invests in its people and promotes from within.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

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Performance Resourcing is a specialist automotive recruitment company, working with dealerships and automotive businesses throughout the UK.

Performance Resourcing is recruiting an experienced Management Accountant to oversee the financial operations of multiple franchised car dealerships within a successful and established automotive dealer group.

This is a senior, multi-site position offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Automotive Dealership Accountant to play a key role within the management team, supporting the continued performance and growth of the business.

The Role

As Regional Accountant, you will take responsibility for the financial management and reporting across multiple dealership locations, working closely with senior management and operational teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management and group accounts.
• Participation in monthly management meetings.
• Management and oversight of financial transactions across the dealerships.
• Debtor control, analysis and reporting.
• Working capital management and reporting.
• Overseeing vehicle stock funding and associated controls.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Production of budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Preparation of dealership performance and comparison reports.
• Manufacturer composite submissions.
• Monitoring financial controls and ensuring appropriate operating standards are maintained.
• Management and development of the Accounts Administration and Sales Administration teams.
• Working closely with senior management to identify opportunities to improve profitability and financial performance.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for an experienced automotive finance professional who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as an Accountant within a franchised motor dealership.
• A strong understanding of dealership accounts, manufacturer reporting and automotive retail finance.
• Ideally AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by relevant automotive experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of the retail motor industry.
• The confidence to work as part of the senior management team and positively challenge the business where required.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to make informed decisions, meet deadlines and implement effective financial controls and operating standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Automotive Accountant looking to take responsibility for a wider regional operation within an established and growing dealer group.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. Please visit the Performance Resourcing website to view our Privacy Policy.

Performance Resourcing is a specialist automotive recruitment company, working with dealerships and automotive businesses throughout the UK.