Assistant Dealership Accountant – Full Time

Location: Dartford, Kent

Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm

Contract: Full Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Dealership Accountant to join a busy automotive dealership environment.

Working closely with the Group Management Accountant and dealership management team, you will provide accurate and timely accounting support across the dealership. This is a varied role covering management accounts, reconciliations, vehicle accounting, ledgers, reporting and general financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Analyse departmental performance across New Cars, Used Cars, Aftersales and Parts.
• Process and reconcile bonus payments and finance commissions.
• Prepare vehicle profit reports.
• Reconcile vehicle stock, vehicle debtors and creditors and other key motor-trade control accounts.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare manufacturer and franchise-related financial reporting.
• Assist with sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Prepare regular bank and cash reconciliations.
• Process journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with departmental profit and loss analysis.
• Liaise with dealership and departmental managers regarding financial queries.
• Provide support and advice around cost control, profitability and financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and the maintenance and improvement of effective financial controls.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous car dealership or motor trade accounting experience.
• Experience producing management accounts to monthly deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with dealership management and central accounts teams.
• Experience using automotive Dealer Management Systems would be advantageous, particularly CDK/Kerridge or similar systems.
• The ability to analyse financial information and identify discrepancies.
• A proactive and reliable approach to your work.

Training & Development

Full induction and comprehensive training will be provided, including training on the dealership's automotive accounting and management systems.

How to Apply

If you have dealership accounting experience and are looking for your next opportunity within the motor trade, please send your CV to us for consideration.

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