Management Accountant | Growing Motor Retail Group | Poole
Role: Management Accountant
Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
Sector: Automotive / Motor Retail
Are you a commercially minded accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a trusted, long-established motor group? We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a Head Office finance team in Poole, supporting a business that has been a staple of the South Coast automotive industry since 1971.
The Role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be a key player in the finance function. You will produce and review management accounts, develop management information, and provide the financial insight necessary to help the group achieve its operational and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting: Lead the production, review, and presentation of monthly management accounts.
Manufacturer Compliance: Handle motor trade composite reporting to manufacturers and oversee P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
Audit & Tax: Support year-end accounts preparation, quarterly VAT returns for HMRC, and liaise with external auditors.
Business Insight: Develop enhanced departmental performance reporting and support managers with detailed financial analysis.
Collaboration: Work closely with senior management and department heads to improve business performance across multiple dealerships.
Why Join the Team?
The group offers a professional and supportive environment with a strong customer-first culture:
Financial Security: Starting salary of £30k, rising to £32k following successful probation.
Leave: 30 days paid holiday per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
Automotive Perks: Preferential purchase plans for New & Used cars, plus discounted servicing, MOTs, and repairs.
Wellbeing: Access to BEN (Employee Assistance Programme) and a company pension scheme.
Stability: Join a privately owned group representing leading global brands across multiple sites.
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA preferred).
Experience: Motor trade experience is advantageous but not essential; however, you must be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and a strong grasp of financial reporting standards.
Attributes: High attention to detail, a confident communicator, and the ability to work independently within a small, focused team.
Looking for a fresh challenge where your expertise directly supports business growth?
If you are interested please contact Alfie on (phone number removed) quoting job number (phone number removed) / INDAUTO
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