Management Accountant
Application Deadline: 13 December 2024
Department: Group Accounts
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Compensation: £64,250 - £70,000 / year
Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Management Accountant to join our dynamic dealerships based in Redhill and Gatwick (BMW & MINI). Reporting directly to the Financial Controller (FC) and Head of Business (HoB), this role will be pivotal in providing accurate and timely Management Accounts to assist Department Managers in making informed commercial decisions. If you are an experienced accountant with a keen eye for detail and a collaborative approach, we would love to hear from you!
Basic Salary: £64,250/ on target earnings of £70,000 including company performance related bonus
Benefits: Company Car & private healthcare
Site Expectations: Regular visits to both the Gatwick and Redhill sites once a week
Hours: 37.50 hours per week Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled.
* Advisory: Advise Departmental Managers on financial performance, margins, costs, and overheads, comparing actual results to the budget.
* Commentary: Provide commentary on the management accounts and support non-financial managers in understanding the accounts.
* Submissions: Submit monthly accounts information to BMW.
* Budgeting: Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for various departments within the dealership.
* Forecasting: Provide financial forecasting and variance analysis to support business planning.
* Cost Control: Analyse and control operational costs to maximise profitability.
* Performance Analysis: Conduct financial performance analysis, highlighting key metrics and trends.
* Cash Cycle: Support the Financial Controller to ensure an optimum cash operating cycle by careful control of creditors, debtors, and stock.
* Collaboration: Work closely with department managers to provide financial insights and support.
* Process Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to processes and practices where possible.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience in the motor trade.
* Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in management accounting, ideally within the automotive industry.
* Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel. Experience of Keyloop (Kerridge) DMS system will be an advantage.
* Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Personal Characteristics
* Friendly, polite, and professional.
* Willing to help and collaborate.
* Active listener with a confident approach.
* Innovative and adaptable with a "can-do" attitude.
* Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines.
Benefits
* Awesome Team: Work with friendly, passionate people who love what they do.
* Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
* Training Provided: Don’t worry if you’re new to this; we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed!
* 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
* Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
* Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
* Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
* Enhanced Parental Benefits:
* Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
* Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and career planning/pathways.
* Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more!
For more details, check out our staff benefits.
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