Branch Accountant

Branch Accountant

Location: Highlands, Scotland (Inverness/Elgin area)

Salary: Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Work Pattern: 5-Day Week (Weekends Off)

The Opportunity

Following a period of exciting, strategic growth, Hawco is expanding! We are looking for an experienced Motor Trade Branch Accountant to join our established and growing finance team.

Backed by our rich 70-year heritage of delivering exceptional service across the North of Scotland, and bolstered by the strength of being part of one of the country's leading automotive groups, John Clark Motor Group, we are looking toward a future of incredible opportunity. If you are an analytical finance professional who loves the fast-paced nature of the automotive sector, this is the perfect stage for your career.

What’s in It for You?

We actively invest in our people and believe a happy team drives a successful business. By joining us, you’ll enjoy:

• A standard Monday to Friday, 37.5-hour working week with weekends completely off.


• 30 days of annual leave (increases with service)


• A highly competitive salary plus a performance-based bonus scheme.


• Access to pension scheme, life assurance, and our comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Scheme.


• Access to a clear career pathway opportunities.


• Generous retail and automotive discounts across the group.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

In this key role, you will take ownership of the financial health of the branch, overseeing processes and ensuring robust financial controls:

• Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.


• Providing deep profit and loss analysis across all key areas (New, Used, Service, and Parts).


• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining tight control accounts.


• Overseeing VAT returns, payroll oversight, and proactive cashflow management.


• Leading year-end accounts preparation and acting as the main liaison for external auditors.


• Conducting regular stock reconciliation and margin analysis to support business decisions.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience working as an Accountant specifically within the automotive or retail sector.


• Confidence using Dealer Management Systems (D DMS) such as Kerridge/Keyloop, Pinewood Pinnacle, or similar.


• A strong understanding of motor trade accounting practices, manufacturer covenants, and KPIs.


• Excellent analytical skills, great organisation, and the ability to work independently to meet tight manufacturer deadlines.
  

Our Culture

Working with us, you get the best of both worlds: the local, warm, community-driven feel of the Highlands’ premier automotive brand, combined with the professional stability, resources, and career progression pathways of a larger Scottish automotive family. We build environments that value cooperation, diverse viewpoints, and personal initiative.

Ready to join us?

Apply online today, and our Recruitment Team will be in touch!

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.