Multi-Site Dealership Accountant

Our client is looking to recruit a commercially focused Dealership Accountant to support the financial operations of multiple automotive dealerships within their group. This is a key finance role providing financial oversight, reporting, and commercial insight across several sites, working closely with dealership management teams to drive performance and maintain strong financial control.

The ideal candidate will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, finalist or QBE with strong experience in automotive dealership accounting and the ability to operate effectively within a multi-site retail environment.

Key responsibilities to include:

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts for multiple dealership sites.
• Provide variance analysis and financial commentary to senior management and group finance.
• Produce weekly trading and performance reports, including vehicle sales, margins, aftersales, and parts performance.
• Monitor and analyse key automotive KPIs such as departmental profitability, stock turn, and absorption rates.
• Oversee vehicle and parts stock accounting and ensure accurate reconciliations across all sites.
• Manage month-end processes, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting across the dealership network.
• Partner with Dealer Principals and operational teams to provide commercial financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer reporting requirements and internal financial controls.
• Liaise with group finance, auditors, and external stakeholders where required.

As an ideal candidate you will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, finalist or QBE with strong experience in automotive dealership accounting and the ability to operate effectively within a multi-site retail environment. With a strong understanding of vehicle sales, aftersales operations, service, and parts financial reporting and experience preparing management accounts in a retail or dealership environment.

Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills are essential and experience with Kerridge Systems could be beneficial.

In return the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity to work within a growing automotive dealership group, exposure to multi-site financial management and commercial decision-making and fantastic career development opportunities within a dynamic automotive retail environment.

If you have strong dealership finance experience and are looking to take on a multi-site role with broader commercial exposure, we would love to hear from you.