Accountant - Main Dealer
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About Profile
This candidate is a highly experienced motor trade Accountant with more than 25 years working within dealership and automotive group environments. Their background covers dealer accounting, regional accounting and finance management positions across multi-site operations, giving them extensive knowledge of automotive financial processes and dealership reporting structures.
They are experienced producing monthly management accounts, maintaining balance sheets, completing bank reconciliations and managing cash flow forecasting within busy dealership operations. Their experience also includes purchase and sales ledger management, vehicle debtor maintenance, VAT returns and manufacturer composite reporting.
Commercially aware and detail-focused, they have worked closely with senior leadership teams on company strategy, profitability reviews and budgeting processes. They are also confident handling FCA reporting requirements, stock checks and financial controls while supporting operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Alongside strong accounting ability, they also bring experience supervising finance teams, implementing new systems and managing projects, including dealership development work and business planning. Technically capable with multiple DMS and accounting systems including Pinnacle, Navigator, Dragon DMS, Sage and Mentor, they are highly adaptable and organised.
Reliable, professional and hands-on, they are now looking for a long-term Accountant opportunity within the automotive sector where they can continue contributing their extensive dealership finance experience.
Key Experience & Strengths
25+ years’ motor trade accounting experience
Dealer Accountant and Regional Accountant background
Monthly management accounts preparation
Daily bank reconciliation and cash flow forecasting
Balance sheet maintenance and ledger control
Purchase, sales and vehicle debtor maintenance
VAT returns and FCA reporting
Manufacturer composite reporting
Budgeting and profitability analysis
Multi-site dealership accounting experience
DMS and accounting systems expertise
Finance team supervision and project management
Full UK driving licence
What They’re Looking For
Accountant role within the automotive sector
Salary Expectations
£38,000 – £45,000
Availability
Looking for a new long-term challenge
Location
Looking for roles within 30–40 minutes of Bolton
This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership or automotive group seeking an experienced Accountant with extensive motor trade knowledge, multi-site experience and the ability to support both financial accuracy and wider business operations.
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