Management Accountant

Salary/rate:£45,000+
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Redundancy
References on file:4496
Sector:Accountant
Post Date:May 12, 2026
Ref:4496
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced automotive Management Accountant with more than 20 years working within motor trade finance across large dealership groups and multi-site operations. Their background includes dealership accounting, market area group accounting and automotive consultancy roles, giving them extensive knowledge of both the financial and operational sides of the automotive industry.

They have managed financial operations across multiple dealership sites covering new and used vehicle sales, service, parts and bodyshop departments. Their experience includes profit optimisation, balance sheet reviews, management reporting, centralised banking functions and leading large-scale accounts processing operations across dealership groups.

Commercially aware and highly organised, they have worked closely with senior leadership teams and market area directors to improve operational performance, implement best practice and support profitability across high-turnover automotive businesses. They have also played key roles during dealership acquisitions, restructuring projects and large operational transitions, including flagship dealership relocations and DMS system implementation projects.

Alongside strong accounting ability, they also bring leadership and team management experience, having overseen accounts teams and supported multiple dealership operations simultaneously. Their background within automotive consultancy and business intelligence has further strengthened their analytical and reporting capabilities across both UK and European automotive operations.

Professional, adaptable and highly knowledgeable within the motor trade, they are now looking for a new long-term opportunity following redundancy and would be available to start from early October.

Key Experience & Strengths

20+ years’ motor trade finance experience
Management Accountant and Group Accountant background
Multi-site dealership accounting operations
Profit optimisation and balance sheet reviews
Management reporting and financial analysis
Sales, service, parts and bodyshop accounting
Accounts processing and banking functions
Business intelligence and automotive consultancy experience
DMS implementation and operational project support
Leadership, coaching and team management
High-volume dealership and group environment experience
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Management Accountant role within the automotive sector

Salary Expectations

£45,000+

Availability

Being made redudant

Location

Looking for roles within 30–40 minutes of Stockport

This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership group or automotive business seeking an experienced Management Accountant with extensive motor trade knowledge, multi-site experience and the ability to support both financial control and wider operational performance.

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