Accountant - Automotive experience ONLY.

New Malden Permanent View Job Description
This role involves managing daily and monthly financial operations for designated dealership branches, including cash reconciliation, vehicle funding, and reporting. It offers hands-on experience with systems like Pinnacle and the opportunity to support management accounts and collaborate across finance teams.
  • Grow in dealership finance with exposure to ops and management accounts
  • Build expertise in funding, reconciliations & reporting hands-on.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established independent dealership specialising in premium used vehicles. With a strong reputation for customer service and a manufacturer-approved service centre, they offer a professional yet friendly working environment, ideal for candidates looking to grow their career in automotive finance and operations.

Job Description

  • Reconcile daily cash, PDQ, and bank transactions across branches
  • Manage vehicle stock entries and funding via Pinnacle and funding portals
  • Prepare and process payments for purchases, settlements, and refunds
  • Chase aged debtors and ensure accurate financial records
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and vehicle stock checks
  • Assist with management accounts, ledger close, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure consistency and accuracy
  • Support reporting, accruals, and bonus reconciliations
  • Handle ad hoc finance and admin tasks as needed

The Successful Applicant

✅ Dealership Experience - essential for understanding operational and financial workflows

✅ Strong Reconciliation Skills - confident handling cash, PDQ, bank, and vehicle-related reconciliations

✅ System Knowledge - experience with Pinnacle or similar dealership management systems

✅ Financial Accuracy - able to manage daily and monthly accounting tasks with precision

✅ Team Collaboration - works well with local and group-level finance teams

✅ Organised & Proactive - manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines

✅ Reporting Support - assists with management accounts, ledger close, and balance sheet reconciliations

What's on Offer

📍 On-site role with exposure to multiple branches and finance operations

📈 Career progression opportunities in dealership finance and accounting

🧠 Hands-on experience with systems like Pinnacle and funding portals

🤝 Collaborative environment working with local and group-level finance teams

🎯 Varied responsibilities across daily operations and monthly reporting

💡 Skill development in reconciliations, ledger management, and financial reporting

Contact
Lucinda Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6874034
Phone number
+441932264031

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Part Qualified
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
New Malden
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucinda Bailey
Consultant phone
+441932264031
Job reference
JN-112025-6874034