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Financial Controller Used Car Dealership, rickmansworth
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Client:
Alexander Gray Recruitment Limited t/a Amor Hire
Location:
rickmansworth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
15.08.2025
Expiry Date:
29.09.2025
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Job Description:
?? Financial Controller Used Car Dealership | Motor Trade?? Location: Watford (Onsite)?? Salary: £50,000 £60,000 + Bonus?? Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 6:00pm?? Team: 4 Accounts Assistants?? Progression: Clear route to Finance Director or CFO in 23 years
About Us
We are a fast-growing, multi-site used car supermarket with over 1,000 vehicles in stock at any given time. As we expand, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller with a strong motor trade finance background to lead the accounts function at our Watford dealership.
This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced automotive retail environment, overseeing all financial operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with VAT Margin Schemes and HMRC requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Strategy & Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning for dealership operations.
* Management Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, KPI analysis, and performance dashboards.
* Cash Flow & Stock Funding: Manage working capital, stock finance facilities, and funding relationships.
* Financial Controls & Compliance: Ensure compliance with VAT Margin Schemes, HMRC, and internal audit requirements.
* Audit & Tax: Oversee year-end accounts, audits, and corporation tax processes, liaising with external accountants.
* Process Improvements: Enhance efficiency through better systems, reporting tools, and dealership finance processes.
* Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of 4 Accounts Assistants, fostering accountability and professional growth.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with the CCO, Directors, and other senior leaders to guide commercial decision-making.
Requirements
* Qualifications: ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified
* Industry Knowledge: Minimum 2 years in a dealership accountant, management accountant, or motor trade financial controller role.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Xero, Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Formulas), and ideally Dealer Management Systems (Keyloop, Kerridge, Pinnacle, EnquiryMax).
* VAT Margin Scheme Expertise: Essential for accurate dealership financial compliance.
* Leadership: Strong people management skills with experience leading finance teams.
* Analytical & Commercial Mindset: Ability to turn financial data into strategic insights.
* Communication: Clear, confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary £50,000 £60,000 depending on experience
* Performance-related bonuses & incentives
* Clear progression path to Finance Director / CFO in 23 years
* Exposure to a dynamic automotive retail environment with multiple brands
* Supportive and collaborative leadership team
Hiring Process
* Face-to-Face Interview with the CCO at our Watford site
o Includes an Excel VLOOKUP & analytical skills assessment
* Final Interview via Microsoft Teams with our external accountancy team
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