Reporting to the Retail Director the Dealership Accountant role will be involved in preparation of monthly divisional accounts for Retail meetings, along with day to day running of the finance function for a specific dealership(s) to include cash management functions, control of sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll, together with liaising with external advisers as appropriate. Based at Featherbed Lane within the accounts department, the role will suit a suitably experienced accountant who wants to take the lead on a dealership accounting role.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed below to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare regular and timely reports for managers and retail Director on stocks and debtors.
• Assist with the Group cash flow situation, credit control, debt collection, warranty claims, etc.
• Prepare regular bank reports and forecasts.
• Reconciliation, control and correction of key balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and year end accounts to a satisfactory level and in accordance with statutory and Company requirements.
• Monitor and correct vehicle sales P&L accounts.
• Monitor and control Keyloop accounting package.
• Control of payroll and associated reporting.
• Ensure high standards of administration and record keeping in compliance with accounting practice and company procedures.

Ideally, we are looking for:

• Keyloop/Kerridge experience is strongly desired.
• Strong spreadsheet knowledge to an advanced level.
• Previous experience of completing VAT returns and other statutory returns.
• To have previous experience as a management accountant within the motor trade.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt in fast moving environment.

In return we'll offer:

As a permanent Greenhous employee, you will be entitled to:

• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service
• Pension With Greenhous Contribution
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• On-Site Parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Period Positive Workplace
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Who we are:

Greenhous is firmly established as one of the largest dealer groups in the UK and has over 100 years’ experience in the franchised dealer world. We are a leader in the supply of dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands and includes a number of different franchises namely Vauxhall, Nissan, and DAF.