Dealership Accountant — Lead Finance & Payroll (Motor Group)

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

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.