Dealership Accountant - Bradford, United Kingdom - D.M Limited

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    We are looking for a Dealership Accountant to join our accounts team at our Ford Bradford Dealership. Here you will be involved in the day to day running of the finance team, supported by an accounts assistant, reporting on all aspects of the dealership including bodyshop, rental and corporate departments. You will report to the Group Financial Controller.
    About the business

    Our business started over 60years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humblebeginnings, we have grown to be in the top 100 car dealers in the country, withan ambition to be in the top 50 very soon. Across our 16 businesses we have astable workforce of over 400 people, many of whom have been with us for years.We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care aboutour customers and have a can do attitude.

    Our recruitment philosophy isthat we recruit for attitude and train for skills, which means that althoughwe're often looking for specific technical skills, if you like working withcustomers and you are attracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family andFearless , you'll fit in well here and we'd like to hear from you even if youhave no experience of the automotive industry.


    We'll expect you to work hard, but in return we'll offer you an industry leading package and a realopportunity to progress: we prefer to promote from within and you will see thisin everyone of our sites. You must possess an outrageous ambition to want tobe the best and you won't let anyone stop you.

    What we offer

  • World-class training providedfrom our own trainer and our brand partners.
  • 30 days annual leave inclusiveof 8 bank holidays, with average commission paid during your annual leave.
  • Preferential rates for servicingand repairs on your family and friend's cars.
  • A workplace pension scheme.
  • Competitive salary.
  • About you The ideal candidate will have experience within the motor trade , and will have worked as an Accountant, or as a confident and experienced Assistant Accountant. Ideally, you will have excellent communication and the ability to work collaboratively with and influence Dealership Principles. We are looking for a candidate who has either an accounting qualification or is qualified by experience. Candidates will have experience in working with Pinnacle DMS and will also be proficient in Microsoft role will oversee all aspects of the finance function including:
  • Preparing the management accounts and composites to submit to the manufacturers
  • Overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, compliance and accounting processes including sales and purchase ledger to ensure payments are made, and debts promptly chased and paid.
  • Supporting the dealerships management team to ensure timely and accurate reporting, while looking to identify trends and remedy issues.
  • Ownership of the sites balance sheet, ensuring it is consistently reconciled and maintained.
  • Coach and train junior members of the accounts team.
  • Hours:Full time - 40 hours per week.