Overview
Location: Lookers Mercedes-Benz Tonbridge, with flexibility to work between sites (Mercedes-Benz Ashford and Mercedes-Benz Canterbury)
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm or 09:00am - 5:30pm (37.5 hours)
Lookers Mercedes-Benz is recruiting a highly dynamic and experienced Dealership Accountant to join our finance team on a permanent basis. Working alongside the accounts team, you will report to our Market Area Accountant and Financial Controller, serving as a strong leader within the team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and establish a career within the automotive industry.
Our Dealership Accountants provide financial support across operational, financial, and divisional management areas. They are strong leaders who integrate well with the management team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Produce accurate monthly management accounts in line with group policies and reporting deadlines.
2. Attend monthly and quarterly business reviews.
3. Analyze and interpret dealership key performance indicators.
4. Manage and report on all dealership financial information.
5. Develop the accounts team.
6. Deputise for the Market Area Accountant.
Experience in the motor trade is preferred but not essential if you have relevant accounting experience. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, confident, and dynamic. Experience with Kerridge software is advantageous but not required, as training will be provided.
If your skills and experience match this role, please apply today. For further information, contact us at nikkibrenchley@lookers.co.uk or sukhkhatkar@lookers.co.uk.
About Us
We are one of the UK's top three automotive retailers, representing 32 manufacturer brands with over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland, offering a wide range of new and used vehicles.
We value our people highly and offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package, including:
* Competitive salaries with clear progression scales
* Generous annual leave, increasing with service
* Colleague car plans and cycle-to-work schemes
* Enhanced maternity, adoption (6 months full pay), and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
* Critical illness cover, life assurance, and free will writing
* Tech schemes, eye care, and shopping discounts
* Employee assistance and Smart Health GP services for employees and their families
Lookers is an equal opportunities employer committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their potential.
Upon successful application, relevant employment checks will be conducted, including employment verification, address, credit history, criminal record, and driver’s license checks if applicable.
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