Dealership Accountant

Dealership Accountant / Management Accountant

Location: St Helens

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 negotiable 

Part-time applications considered (salary pro rata)

The Opportunity

An established and growing automotive business is looking to appoint an experienced Dealership Accountant to oversee the finance function across multiple revenue streams including new and used car sales, van sales, aftersales and vehicle leasing.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and wants to play an active role in the commercial direction of the business, rather than simply producing accounts.

There is genuine scope for this role to develop into a Finance Director position as the business continues to grow.

The Role

Responsibilities include:

• Monthly management accounts
• VAT returns
• Daily cash flow management
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Budget preparation and forecasting
• Audit preparation and compliance
• Financial reporting and presentations
• Supporting strategic business decisions with commercial financial analysis
• Working closely with the directors on business planning and future growth

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous motor trade accounting experience (main dealer or independent dealer)
• Strong management accounts experience
• Experience across vehicle sales and aftersales accounting
• Excellent commercial awareness
• The confidence to challenge ideas and provide constructive financial guidance
• The ability to influence senior management rather than simply report figures
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider business when required

The Ideal Person

• An experienced Dealership Accountant looking for their next challenge.
• Someone seeking a part-time position after stepping back from a larger dealership role.
• An ambitious accountant looking to help shape a growing business, with the potential to progress into a Finance Director position.

You'll also work alongside an experienced Accounts Assistant who is keen to develop further, giving you the opportunity to mentor and help build the finance team for the future.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded
• Team player
• Approachable and supportive
• Organised and able to prioritise competing deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Available when the business needs support during key financial periods, including month-end