Multi Site Dealership Accountant

Multi-Site Dealership Accountant£55,000 - £60,000 Basic | Up to £6,000 Bonus | Company Car | Hybrid WorkingAn outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Motor Trade Dealership Accountant to join a successful and forward-thinking automotive retail group.This is a highly commercial role where you'll act as a trusted finance business partner to senior operational leaders across multiple dealership locations. You'll provide meaningful financial insight, challenge performance, and help drive profitability, rather than focusing on day-to-day transactional accounting.If you're a commercially minded accountant who enjoys influencing decision-making and adding real value to a business, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that offers hybrid working, autonomy and genuine career progression.The RoleSupporting a portfolio of dealership sites, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting while partnering with operational management to improve business performance.Key Responsibilities * Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial commentary. * Partner with Dealer Principals and senior management to review performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability. * Analyse financial results, KPIs and operational trends, providing meaningful insight and recommendations. * Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across multiple sites. * Challenge costs, margins and departmental performance to maximise commercial results. * Present financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-finance stakeholders. * Support strategic business decisions through robust financial analysis and modelling. * Ensure strong financial governance and balance sheet integrity. * Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and business processes. * Work closely with the wider finance team to deliver consistent reporting across the group.About YouYou'll already have experience within the franchised motor trade and be confident operating as a commercial finance partner.You'll ideally have: * Previous experience as a Dealership Accountant, Senior Dealership Accountant or Management Accountant within a franchised dealer group. * A strong track record of producing management accounts and delivering insightful financial analysis. * Excellent commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and influence operational stakeholders. * Experience partnering with senior management to improve business performance. * Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data into actionable recommendations. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Strong working knowledge of Kerridge/CDK Drive or Pinnacle, with the ability to produce accurate financial reporting and management information. * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident manipulating and analysing financial data. * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, although qualified by experience candidates with relevant dealership accounting expertise will also be considered.Package * £55,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary * Performance Bonus of up to £6,000 * Company Car * Hybrid Working * Holiday Allowance * Pension Scheme * Staff Benefits and Discounts * Ongoing Professional Development * The opportunity to join a successful, expanding automotive retail group where finance plays a key role in driving business performance.If you're looking to move into a commercially focused finance role where you can influence decisions, support senior leaders and make a genuine impact across a multi-site business, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today for a confidential discussion.