Financial Controller

Financial Controller / Senior Dealership Accountant (with Growth to FD!)

22 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

55-60,000 + Company Car (poss. Hybrid/Electric)

Hours/Days: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.00

Our client is a high-growth commercial vehicle dealership, currently with three dealership locations and 5 workshops for servicing, repairs & warranty.

They provide vehicles and after-sales services to a range of fleet providers in the UK.

We are looking to appoint a Financial Controller with experience in the automotive industry and a background in accounts for dealerships & workshops. The position is to oversee and run the day-to-day accounts and support key business departments covering both the dealerships & workshops.

The role with have a clear progression to the role of Finance Director with future growth of the company.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Experience with working in a car/ van dealership

Good leadership skills

The ability to use your initiative and have good problem-solving skills.

Team player

Persistence and determination

Be thorough and pay attention to detail.

Business management skills

Excellent reporting skills

A good knowledge of Excel with exceptional analytical skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Work to given timescales, costs and resources.

Report regularly to senior managers and depots on performance and efficiency

Use specialised software and spreadsheets to plan, cost and analyse risks

An understanding and experience in the automotive industry

A working knowledge of automotive industry accounts and management programmes

Duties would include but not be limited to: -

Managing all aspects of the accounting process including raising sales invoices, processing purchase invoices and inputting and journal entries.

Account reconciliations

Responsible for debtors & cash collection

Preparing cashflow forecasts

Preparing & submitting quarterly VAT returns

Weekly and month-end financial performance reporting

Management of new vehicle funding

Import information into management reporting software

Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis for the Group Finance Director

Agree on timescales, costs and resources

This is a fast-paced and exciting role within a high-growth business.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial experience and acumen, as well as excellent communication and organisational abilities.

This position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career. The appointed candidate will have a progression plan to move into the Finance Director role which will include a salary increase.