Accounting Manager – Coventry -Automotive Head Office
We are recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager, Financial Accounting Manager or Finance Manager to join a leading automotive retail group's Head Office in Coventry. Applicants must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent), have 3–6 years' post-qualification financial accounting experience, strong dealership accounting knowledge, Autoline experience and the right to work in the UK.
Location: Coventry
Salary: £45,000 – £57,000 Basic
OTE: £45,000 – £57,000
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:45pm | Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Ref: 31716
Why Apply?
- Company Car Scheme
- Monday to Friday – early finish on Fridays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension contributions up to 7%
- 22 days holiday rising to 26 days, plus bank holidays
- Shared Incentive Plan
- Health Cash Plan
- Discounts on vehicles and aftersales services
- Enhanced family leave
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Support
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Retail discounts through Reward Gateway
- Learning and development opportunities
Accounting Manager Role
- Manage financial accounting, management accounts, forecasting and Group reporting in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Oversee month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal reviews and accounting controls.
- Prepare and analyse profit and loss, balance sheet, stock and cash flow reports, investigating significant variances.
- Manage intercompany reconciliations, statutory returns and audit requirements.
- Lead daily accounting operations, supporting the finance team and improving financial processes.
- Act as the main finance contact for dealerships, Head Office, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Report to the Chief Accounting Officer, providing financial analysis, resolving complex queries and deputising when required.
Accounting Manager Requirements
- ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualified, or equivalent.
- 3–6 years' post-qualification financial accounting experience.
- Strong dealership accounting and automotive retail experience.
- Working knowledge of the Autoline Dealer Management System.
- Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
- Previous experience managing accounting processes and supporting finance teams.
- Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
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Contact Details:
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