Management Accountant

Vertu Motors plc; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Cheltenham seeks a Management Accountant to manage daily accounts and support the management team with forecasts, payroll, and reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have excellent organisational and communication skills along with a keen attention to detail. The company offers benefits including 25 days holiday, training opportunities, and discounts through an online rewards platform.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant is ideal.
• Previous motor trade experience is beneficial but not necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and estimates to support management.
• Production of Management Accounts.
• Payroll processing and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Manage accruals and prepayments.
• Handle cash flow and manufacturer bonus reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Vertu Ford Cheltenham

Do you want to become part of one of the UK's largest motor retailers? We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join us at Vertu Ford Cheltenham.

We are offering a fantastic salary of £35,000plus company benefits.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step up. A working knowledge of Kerridge or similar accounting systems, as well as previous motor trade experience, is ideal but not essential. You must be able to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients, and customers.

You will possess excellent numerical, organisational, and communication skills.

You will work alongside the accountant in producing spreadsheets and statistical data to support the management team and aid business decisions. We are committed to coaching and developing our colleagues, as such, a crucial element of the role will entail coaching and developing our existing team.

Responsibilities

In addition to day-to-day accounts, you will also complete the following tasks:

• Forecasts
• Estimates
• Production of Management Accounts
• Payroll
• Reconciliation of balance sheets
• Accruals and prepayments
• Cash flow
• Reconciling manufacturer bonuses

Qualifications / Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits and Development

We are proud to be the motor retailer that invests more in our colleagues' personal development than any other. If you are successful, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression, and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice, including:

• 25 days holiday, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform, giving you cashback and discounts at multiple retailers
• Preferential service rates
• Colleague purchase scheme
• Share incentive scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Apply today to be considered for this role!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to your start date. For this role, these checks may include verifying your recent employment, address, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

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