Dealership Accountant

Salary/rate:£48,000+
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new long-term challenge
References on file:2416
Sector:Accountant
Post Date:May 12, 2026
Ref:2416
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced Dealership Accountant with more than 20 years working across multi-site and multi-franchise automotive groups. Their background includes dealership accounting, financial management and senior accounts leadership roles within high-volume dealer networks covering sales, service, parts and fleet operations.

They are experienced producing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, dealer composites, forecasts, budgets and year-end packs while maintaining strict reporting deadlines within manufacturer-led environments. Their knowledge also includes manufacturer bonus reconciliations, VW/Audi Bank processes and working closely with head office finance teams across multiple dealership operations.

Commercially aware and highly organised, they have worked extensively with CDK Rev 8, CDK Drive and multiple dealership management systems and are confident handling complex multi-site accounting functions. They have also managed and supervised finance, accounts and vehicle administration teams across several dealerships while supporting operational performance and financial compliance.

Their experience spans a wide variety of franchise environments, including prestige, volume and fleet operations, giving them excellent all-round motor trade accounting knowledge. Alongside strong technical accounting ability, they are confident liaising with departmental managers to review profitability, costs and business performance across dealership operations.

Professional, reliable and highly knowledgeable within the automotive sector, they are now looking for a new long-term challenge within a progressive dealership or automotive group environment.

Key Experience & Strengths

20+ years’ dealership accounting experience
Multi-site and multi-franchise dealership background
Monthly management accounts production
Dealer composite submissions
Budgeting and dealership forecasting
Manufacturer bonus reconciliations
Full balance sheet reconciliation
CDK Rev 8 and CDK Drive expertise
VW/Audi Bank and EDM experience
VAT returns and audit preparation
Accounts and vehicle administration team management
Operational and profitability review experience
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Dealership Accountant role within the automotive sector

Salary Expectations

£48,000+

Availability

Looking for a new long-term challenge

Location

Looking for roles within 30–40 minutes of Wigan

This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership group seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant with extensive motor trade knowledge, multi-site accounting experience and strong leadership capabilities within high-volume automotive operations.

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