Assistant Dealership Accountant

Swansway Garages Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run automotive dealership in Crewe is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Controller. You will manage monthly accounts, oversee an Accounts Assistant, and ensure accurate reporting of financials. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of dealership accounting experience and familiarity with tools like Kerridge and ADP Accounts. The dealership fosters a familial atmosphere with several employee benefits, making it an appealing workplace.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Holidays that increase with length of service

Your Birthday off

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance- Death in Service Benefit

Long service recognition

Annual flu jab

Discounts on products and services

Cycle to work scheme

Employee recruitment referral payments

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health services

Flexible working patterns

Car Benefit Scheme for employee or family

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of experience in dealership accounts as an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Proven ability to produce management accounts and financial reports.
• Experience with daily bank reconciliation and cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts for the dealership.
• Line manage an Accounts Assistant and support their development.
• Report on sales and service financials and assist other dealerships as needed.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Experience in dealership accounts

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Kerridge – revision 8

ADP Accounts

CDK Autoline

Job description

Swansway are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller to produce monthly management accounts for the dealership. You will line manage an Accounts Assistant and be responsible for their ongoing development. There may be occasions where you are required to support our other Audi dealerships in the division.

As the Assistant Accountant day-to-day, you will be reporting on sales and service financials of the site and be responsible for production of several weekly/monthly reports. You will be part of the Dealership team and ensure the relevant departments are aware of settlements, pay‑outs and daily banking updates.

• Daily bank reconciliation
• Weekly cash‑flow forecasting
• Vehicle and stock monthly write downs
• Management of the fixed assets register
• Regular accounts forecasting
• Calculation of monthly accruals
• Weekly profit reconciliation
• Maintenance of dealership ledgers (payables and receivables)

For this role we are looking for you to have worked as a within the accounts function at a Dealership (18 months +), either as an Assistant Accountant, Accountant or an Accounts Assistant which goes the extra mile and can demonstrate the duties mentioned above. You should be used to getting your sleeves rolled up and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.

It would be desirable if you had experience of the following accounting software:

• Kerridge – revision 8
• ADP Accounts
• CDK Autoline

Experience within a Dealership accounts function is essential for the success of this role.

Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.

We’re expanding our own‑brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don’t stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re‑cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.

But, it’s not what we do that makes us the company we are, it’s how we do it; it’s our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live by our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who’ve been with us five, ten and fifteen years!

• Free on‑site parking
• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Your Birthday off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance- Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services that extend to your family and friends
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recruitment referral payments
• Employee assistance programme and counselling service
• Occupational health services
• Flexible working patterns
• Car Benefit Scheme for employee or family

When you join Swansway, you’re joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!