Trainee Accountant, Lind Automotive Group

23 hours ago


Tonbridge, United Kingdom Lind Automotive Group Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join our LIND Finance team based at Porsche Centre Tonbridge, Kent.

This role will be supporting our Triumph dealerships where periodic travel between the Triumph sites will be required.

**About the role**

This traineeship encompasses a 3-year development plan. By the end of 3 years, the trainee should be in a position to step into a dealership accounting role should one be available.

**Key Responsibilities Include**:

- Action/Manage/Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all weekly/monthly/ quarterly/ yearly reporting requirements for our designated Triumph dealerships. Including bank reconciliations, cash-flow analysis, monthly KPI’s.
- Financial support including cover accounts, online shop, bank, sales and debtor reconciliations/ credit collection as required
- Share key insights with the FD, Manufacturer and wider dealership team as and when required
- Manage the appropriate Dealership processes and controls to ensure compliance with LIND agreed processes, GAAP, legal, professional obligations
- Being proactive in recommending improvements to the wider Lind team.
- Ad hoc Group Projects as requested by the FD and MD
- Relevant qualifications and successful progress towards an AAT, CIMA or ACA or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail is paramount
- Proficient experience with Excel - Intermediate or Advanced
- Automotive industry and/or multi-site retail experience would be beneficial
- Experience with Kerridge, Pinewood/ Pinnacle would be beneficial
- Ability to build relationships which embody high levels of trust, clear and timely communications and accuracy
- Ability to take on board feedback and grow from it
- Take Ownership, Passion and Pride in helping achieve the optimal financial processes and health of LIND

In return we offer a competitive salary of £19,760 - £25,000, dependant on experience.

**Benefits**:

- Study Support
- Training and Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 22 days holiday rising with service plus bank holidays
- On-site Parking
- Health Care, powered by AXA

**About us**

We are LIND, or 'Life in a New Dimension'. We're now one of the largest motorcycle groups in the UK and officially represent BMW, Harley-Davidson, and Triumph motorcycles across 11 dealerships. We also have 2 Porsche Centres, our hugely successful site inKent and our newly launched site in Norwich.

Our goal is to offer our customers world class cars, motorcycles, accessories, and services which enrich their lives, and to provide an ownership experience to match.



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