Automotive Dealership Accountant - North London

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dealership part of a successful automotive group for an experienced Dealership Accountant based in North London. You will be an experienced accountant with automotive experience and will responsible for all dealership and group accounts.

The role

• Provide regular, accurate and meaningful financial accounts and other daily/weekly/period reports to the management team as required
• To oversee and control the dealership's borrowings and cash flow and liquidity, briefing management daily
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with UK and International Accounting Standards
• To ensure adherence to trading and customer payment policies as set out
• Timely & correct payment of congestion charges for demo vehicles on fleet account and customer new vehicles / part exchanges
• Cost Control - analyse ways in which costs and expenses can be reduced
• Alert management to any suspected serious financial irregularities such as theft, misappropriation or lapses in internal controls
• Provide financial expertise and support to other departmental managers in order that they may develop their own expertise and knowledge
• Oversee credit control function and ensure follow up of amounts receivable
• To ensure proper and safe custody of all cash on premises and in transit

Who we are looking for

• Extensive accounting experience is essential within the automotive industry
• The ideal candidate must be efficient, hardworking and dedicated
• Proven financial analytical skills
• Highly computer literate
• Must have experience of managing accounts and payroll
• Experience with Kerridge Payroll

What's on offer?

£Excellent salary is offered

Interested?

If you have current motor trade dealership experience and meet the criteria for this vacancy please apply online.

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