Dealership Accountant

Swansway Garages Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious motor group in Crewe seeks a skilled Dealership Accountant to contribute to financial management and support team development. This role includes producing monthly management accounts, managing a small team, and ensuring effective payroll processes. Ideal candidates should have 18 months’ experience in the motor trade and be either professionally qualified or qualified by experience. This position offers benefits including increasing holidays, a pension scheme, and discounts on products and services.

Benefits

Increasing holiday entitlement

Birthday off

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Long service recognition

Discounts on products and services

Car Benefit Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 18 months experience as a Dealership Accountant in the motor trade.
• Professional Accountant qualification or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Familiarity with Kerridge, revision 8, ADP Accounts, and CDK Autoline systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage and develop a small team aligned with company standards.
• Complete month-end manufacturer composites and VAT reporting.
• Assist in monthly payroll cycle, ensuring timely completion.
• Streamline processes to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team management

VAT reporting

Process streamlining

Education

Professional Accountant qualification or QBE

Tools

Kerridge

ADP Accounts

CDK Autoline

Job description

Swansway Motor Group is on the hunt for a skilled Dealership Accountant to join our prestigious team as we expand with BYD. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Swansway family, where your expertise will contribute to the success of one of our key sites. As a Dealership Accountant, you will play an essential role in shaping the financial landscape of our dealership while working closely with our Group Accountant and General Manager to produce monthly management accounts.

Based in Crewe, you will also cover Chester and Stoke BYD Dealerships. An exciting opportunity for an ambitious dealership accountant looking to be a part of an expanding team.

Responsibilities

In the capacity of Dealership Accountant, you will find yourself immersed in a variety of tasks pivotal to our motor trade operations:

• Produce monthly management accounts and reports, offering clarity on sales and service financials.
• Manage and develop a small team, ensuring their growth aligns with company standards.
• Complete critical tasks such as month-end manufacturer composites and VAT reporting.
• Assist in producing the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Streamline current processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and output.

Qualifications

We are seeking an ambitious Dealership Accountant with the drive to flourish in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A background of at least 18 months as a Dealership Accountant within the motor trade.
• Qualifications as a professional Accountant, or be qualified by experience (QBE).
• Experience with Kerridge, revision 8, ADP Accounts, and CDK Autoline systems.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to embrace change and introduce new working methodologies.
• A hands‑on approach to get involved in the practicalities of dealership accounting operations.

Swansway Motor Group, established in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his sons, has proudly expanded to encompass 25 motor dealerships. Located in Cheshire and the West Midlands, extending from Birmingham to Carlisle, Swansway partners with prestigious brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Land Rover, among others. We are in an exciting growth phase, expanding our own‑brand Motor Match used car sites and continuing to support diverse operations such as our Group Fleet Sales Centre, Trade Part Centres and online eBay shop. Our unique family‑run approach, with the Smyth family actively involved in daily operations, ensures a genuine care for both our customers and employees, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. This family ethos drives our commitment to excellence and is reflected in our remarkable teams and long service records.

Benefits

• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
• Enjoy your birthday off, on us
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and counselling services for you and your family
• Company Pension Scheme to secure your future
• Long service recognition that celebrates your dedication and contribution
• Discounts on products and services that extend to our family
• Access to our Car Benefit Scheme, for you and your family
• Participation in our Cycle to Work scheme

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Dealership Accountant, we invite you to apply and become part of the Swansway family. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact within a respected business that values its employees and champions innovation. Submit your application today to explore this exceptional opportunity.

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