Head Office Accountng Manager in Coventry, West Midlands
Posted by Octane Recruitment
£50,000 – £57,000 a year
Coventry · Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager, Financial Accounting Manager or Finance Manager to join a leading automotive retail group's Head Office in Coventry. Applicants must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent), have 3–6 years' post-qualification financial accounting experience, strong dealership accounting knowledge, Autoline experience and the right to work in the UK.
Location: Coventry
Salary: £45,000 – £57,000 Basic
OTE: £45,000 – £57,000
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:45pm | Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Ref: 31716
Why Apply?
- Company Car Scheme
- Monday to Friday – early finish on Fridays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension contributions up to 7%
- 22 days holiday rising to 26 days, plus bank holidays
- Shared Incentive Plan
- Health Cash Plan
- Discounts on vehicles and aftersales services
- Enhanced family leave
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Support
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Retail discounts through Reward Gateway
- Learning and development opportunities
- Manage financial accounting, management accounts, forecasting and Group reporting in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Oversee month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal reviews and accounting controls.
- Prepare and analyse profit and loss, balance sheet, stock and cash flow reports, investigating significant variances.
- Manage intercompany reconciliations, statutory returns and audit requirements.
- Lead daily accounting operations, supporting the finance team and improving financial processes.
- Act as the main finance contact for dealerships, Head Office, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Report to the Chief Accounting Officer, providing financial analysis, resolving complex queries and deputising when required.
- ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualified, or equivalent.
- 3–6 years' post-qualification financial accounting experience.
- Strong dealership accounting and automotive retail experience.
- Working knowledge of the Autoline Dealer Management System.
- Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
- Previous experience managing accounting processes and supporting finance teams.
- Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment
Ref: 31716
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
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