We are recruiting a Management Accountant on behalf of a well-established, family-run prestige and luxury car dealership in Sidcup, Kent. With over 40 years of automotive experience and an excellent reputation across the UK and international markets, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to support continued business growth.
This Management Accountant opportunity offers a commercially focused finance professional the chance to work closely with Directors, site management and operational teams, providing accurate financial insight and supporting key business decisions.
Benefits:
Salary up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
30 days’ holiday
Bonus potential
Company pension scheme
37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday
Flexible start and finish times
Potential for one day per week working from home following successful completion of probation
Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within an established and growing automotive businessDuties:
As Management Accountant, prepare monthly management accounts, financial information and KPI reports
Monitor expenditure and performance against budgets, investigating variances
Prepare weekly, quarterly and ad hoc profit and cash flow forecasts
Support working capital management, vehicle funding arrangements and cash flow planning
Manage VAT returns, NOVA submissions and bank reconciliations
Reconcile nominal ledger, debtor, creditor and control accounts
Maintain accurate prepayment, accrual and fixed asset records
Analyse vehicle stock, margins and associated costs
Assist with budgets, forecasts and statutory year-end accounts
Liaise with external auditors and maintain supporting schedules
Attend management meetings and provide clear financial recommendations
Identify opportunities to improve procedures, internal controls and reporting systemsRequirements:
Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Motor Trade Accountant or Assistant Accountant
A minimum of two years’ Motor Trade experience is preferred
Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
Excellent reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis skills
Knowledge of working capital management, vehicle stock accounting and margin analysis
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines
Clear communication skills and confidence explaining financial information
Experience with an automotive Dealer Management System is advantageous
Familiarity with Xero or Sage is beneficialThis Management Accountant role would suit a proactive finance professional seeking career development within the automotive industry. The successful Management Accountant will demonstrate commercial awareness, accuracy and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Contact Darwin Manship, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Sidcup and Kent, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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