First Time Dealership Accountant

Location: Elstree
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Basic) + 10% Bonus + Company Car + Benefits

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.