Dealership Accountant

Pentagon Motor Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in the East Midlands is seeking a Dealership Accountant. This role involves consolidating forecasts, ensuring financial accuracy, and managing an accounts team. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with proven analytical skills and team leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

31 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Discounted days out

Fully funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 or above in AAT or equivalent.
• Experienced in Accounting, including budgets and audits.
• Strong communicator both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze weekly business unit forecasts.
• Ensure accuracy of financial information to head office.
• Manage a team of Accounts & Administration members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

AAT Level 2 or above or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Kerridge

Job description

# Dealership Accountant## Job IntroductionPentagon Motor Group have a fantastic career opportunity for a finance professional to join their business. Our Derby Dealership are on the look out for a Dealership Accountant to join their team!Do you:If the answers are YES, then you may be the person we are looking for.When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:* 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.* Recommend a Friend Scheme.* Discounted days out with family and friends.* Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.* Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.* Manufacturer specific training.* Salary Finance.* 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.* Team member Pension Scheme contributions.* Friends & family Customer Referral Payments* Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.As a Dealership Accountant with Pentagon Motor Group, your main role and responsibilities will include;* Consolidating and analysing weekly business unit forecasts and trends.* Ensuring the accuracy of financial information reported to head office within company deadlines.* Providing robust management information and analysis to support the month end results.* Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.* Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial business plan.* Managing a team of Accounts & Administration team members* Advising General/Senior Managers on the fiscal policies of Pentagon Motor Group and ensure adherence to them.The working hours for this role are Monday - Friday 0830am - 1700pm.The ideal candidate will be an experienced Accountant with a proven, successful track record in delivering excellence. This position requires the successful person to be hands on and task focused to ensure an accurate and timely monthly accounting cycle for the Dealership.Ideal candidates will also be:* Qualified to Level 2 or above in AAT or equivalent.* Experienced in all aspects of Accounting including working on and finalising annual budgets, completing year-end audits, month end accounting, processing payroll information etc.* A strong and effective communicator both written and verbally* Able to demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.* A natural problem solver with the ability to review their own work and identify and correct mistakes.* Motivational and able to support and guide their team.* Proficient in Excel and OutlookPrevious experience using Kerridge and working within the Motor Trade would be a distinct advantage for this role.At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating , trust , respect , integrity and communication , to create and maintain a positive , collaborative culture.Our vision, is that we believe that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website!https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment### Dealership Accountant* **Salary** competitive salary +plus great company benefits+ company Vehicle* Annual* **Job Reference** ukmotus/TP/13162/1715* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 29 December, 2025* **Job Category** Accounting/Finance* **Business Unit** PMG Derby Vauxhall* **Location** Derby, United Kingdom* 26 November, 2025