Dealership Accountant

Lookers Volkswagen Newcastle

Contract Type:Permanent, full-time

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Hours: Monday- Friday: 08:30-5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Lookers VW Scotswood Road Newcastle is recruiting for a highly dynamic and experienced Dealership Accountant to join their finance team. You will be responsible for our account assistants and assistant accountants to support and provide exceptional accounts experience to our VW team.

Working alongside the accounts team, you will report to our Financial Controller Mark Cuthbertson and be a strong leader in the team. This opportunity to join one of the top automotive industries is not one to be missed. Starting your Lookers journey will help build your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry.

Our Dealership Accountants provide financial support to all areas of the business including operational, financial, and divisional management as and when required. They are strong leaders who fit in well with the management team.

• Production of accurate monthly management accounts in accordance with group policies and procedures which are to be submitted in accordance with group reporting deadlines
• Attendance at monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Analysis and interpretation of dealership key performance indicators
• Management and control of all dealership’s financial information reporting
• Ability to develop the accounts team

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with high fleet account volumes. Experience in the motor trade would be preferred but is not essential if you have accountant experience. You will be proactive, dynamic, pay good attention to detail and a confident individual.

Having previous experience of using Kerridge would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email elliebrooke@lookers.co.uk

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers

Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive a driver’s licence check will also be carried out.