Dealership Accountant

Dealership Accountant for two small Car Dealerships in Ipswich and Bury - You can be based at either.

Lead all aspects of management accounts with the support of an Accounts Assistant to ensure completion of month end in accordance with company deadlines whilst meeting internal and external demands.
- Salary £42,000 + £2,000 Bonus
- Company Car
- Sensible Hours : Monday to Friday

KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Pragmatic individual capable of influencing and relationship building at all levels, internally and externally
- Ability to balance between accounting standards and business needs
- Understand the need to deep dive into details but see the bigger picture at the same time,
- Appetite to learn with a curious mindset
- Team player witha hands on approach
- Motor trade experience advantageous but not essential
- Good and effective communicator
- Excellent organisation skills

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Full accountability of P&L and balance sheet
- Support Accounts Assistant to improve efficiency and accuracy of transactional processes
- Periodic ledger reviews with Accounts Assistant and with site
- Balance sheet reconciliations and reviews
- Review and authorise bank payments
- Detailed and thorough analysis of revenue and expense lines
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Vehicle bonus review, coding and processing
- Manufacturer reporting and analysis
- Payroll focal point & VAT
- Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships
- Year end audit
- Adhoc duties/projects as per business demands