Multi Site Dealership Accountant

About the role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Motor Trade Dealership Accountant to join a forward‑thinking automotive retail group. You will act as a trusted finance business partner to senior operational leaders across multiple dealership sites, providing insight that drives profitability rather than focusing on routine bookkeeping.

Key responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts together with clear financial commentary.
• Partner with dealer principals and senior management to review performance, identify profit‑improving opportunities and challenge costs.
• Analyse financial results, KPIs and operational trends, delivering actionable recommendations.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across all sites.
• Present financial information in a concise manner to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Support strategic decisions through robust financial analysis and modelling.
• Maintain strong financial governance and balance‑sheet integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and business processes.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Dealership Accountant, Senior Dealership Accountant or Management Accountant within a franchised motor‑trade group.
• Proven track record of producing management accounts and insightful financial analysis.
• Excellent commercial awareness with confidence to challenge and influence senior operational stakeholders.
• Experience partnering with senior management to improve business performance.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret financial data.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial modelling
• KPI analysis

What we offer

• Salary £55,000 – £60,000 per year
• Up to £6,000 performance bonus
• Company car
• Hybrid working arrangement