Job Information

Management Accountant - Motor Trade

£30k - £35k

Huddersfield

The Client:
Based in Brighouse, near Huddersfield, the company has been established for over 40 years and is a leading competitor in its industry. They operate from six depots across the UK and their core business is to sell new and used commercial vehicles, vehicle servicing and repairs, plus the sale of spare parts.

The Position:
The ideal candidate will report to the Finance Director and be based at Brighouse and will work alongside two other dealership accountants.

• Full preparation of the monthly management accounts for two sites
• Full balance sheet account reconciliations
• Preparation and submission of monthly composite to the manufacturer for the two sites
• VAT returns
• Payroll review
• Coordinate and manage periodic stock checks (vehicles & parts)
• Budget preparation
• P11d review
• Authorisation and coding of purchase ledger invoices
• Review of purchase ledger BACS payment submissions
• Day-to-day management of accounts staff in the absence of the senior accountant
• Ad hoc reporting.


The Candidate:

• Motor Trade/dealership experience is desirable
• Working knowledge of the Kerridge system is desirable
• Ideally qualified CIMA or ACCA - QBE will be considered
• Must be able to work towards and achieve tight deadlines
• Able to communicate with all levels
• Be trustworthy and show discretion.


Additional:

• Core hours are 40 per week between 08.30 and 17.30 Monday to Friday
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service to 25 days per annum
• Life insurance at 2 x basic salary
• Employer pension contributions.