Head Office Accountng Manager

Accounting Manager – Coventry -Automotive Hrad 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 opportunitiesAccounting 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.How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Accounting Manager vacancy in Coventry, please submit your CV and our consultant will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment

Ref: 31716

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

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