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First Time Dealership Accountant

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Posting date: 17 June 2025
Salary: £45,000.00 to £50,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Location: Borehamwood, WD6 1
Company: BCT Resourcing
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2040428

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Summary

Job Title: Dealership Accountant (Step-Up Opportunity)
Location: Elstree
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Basic) + 10% Bonus + Company Car + Benefits
A Career-Defining Step for a Dealership Assistant Accountant
Are you currently working as an Assistant Accountant in the motor trade and ready to take the next step in your career? A well-established and growing automotive group is offering an excellent opportunity for the right individual to progress into a Dealership Accountant role at their Elstree site.
This is a genuine step-up role designed for someone with strong dealership accounts experience, looking to develop into a lead finance position with full support and mentoring from the senior finance team.
Key Responsibilities
*Assist with and gradually take ownership of monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary.
*Work alongside the Divisional Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting.
*Supervise day-to-day accounting operations including bank reconciliations, ledgers, and cash flow.
*Liaise with a centralised accounts team to ensure efficient processing of purchase and sales ledger activity.
*Provide financial support to the General Manager and departmental leaders.
*Lead and support accounts assistants and sales administration staff as part of your development.
*Identify areas for financial process improvement and support wider business initiatives.
*Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc project work.
Candidate Profile
*Currently working as an Assistant Accountant in a franchised car dealership environment.
*Solid understanding of dealership accounting processes and monthly reporting cycles.
*Experience with Kerridge, Pinnacle, or similar dealership management systems.
*Strong attention to detail, with good organisational and communication skills.
*Ambitious, self-motivated, and looking to grow into a leadership role.
*Capable of managing deadlines and working collaboratively with operational teams.
What We Offer
*Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
*10% performance-related bonus structure.
*Company car provided.
*Supportive leadership and a structured development plan.
*Long-term career progression within a respected and growing automotive group.
If you have dealership accounting experience and are looking for an opportunity to progress into a full Dealership Accountant role, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your automotive finance career.

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