Dealership Accountant
Meet Our Recruiter
About Profile
Group Dealership Accountant
This candidate is a highly experienced Motor Trade Accountant with over 24 years working within dealership and group accounting environments. They bring a strong understanding of automotive financial operations, having held senior roles with responsibility for multiple franchise accounts and group-level reporting.
They are confident managing full dealership accounts, including preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and manufacturer composite submissions. Their experience includes working to tight reporting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and manufacturer requirements.
Commercially aware, they regularly produce variance analysis, manage cashflow forecasting and oversee stock and goodwill reporting to support business decision-making. They are also experienced in VAT returns, audit preparation and intercompany accounting, ensuring financial processes run smoothly across multiple sites.
In addition to their technical accounting ability, they have experience overseeing junior team members and supporting wider finance functions, demonstrating strong organisational and leadership capability. With a stable career history and AAT qualification, they are now seeking a new opportunity within a dealership or group environment.
Key Experience & Strengths
Motor trade accounting experience (24+ years)
Group and dealership accounts management
Monthly management accounts preparation
Balance sheet reconciliations and reporting
Manufacturer composite submissions
Variance analysis and financial reporting
Cashflow management and forecasting
VAT returns and audit preparation
Stock and goodwill analysis
Intercompany accounting processes
Experience with Keyloop Drive and dealership systems
AAT qualified
What They’re Looking For
Dealership Accountant or Group Accountant role
Salary Expectations
£40,000 – £50,000
Availability
Available immediately
Location
Looking for roles within a 45–60 minute commute of Manchester
This candidate would be a strong addition to a dealer group seeking an experienced Motor Trade Accountant who can manage multi-site financial reporting, support commercial decision-making and ensure accuracy across all accounting processes.
motor trade jobs, automotive jobs, motor trade recruitment, automotive recruitment, dealership accountant jobs, motor trade accountant, automotive finance roles