Accountant

Dealership Accountant 
Teesside Audi 
Hours; Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours)

Lookers Teesside Audi are recruiting for a highly dynamic Dealership Accountant to join friendly finance team. You will be responsible for our account assistants and assistant accountants to support and provide exceptional accounts experience to our Audi team.

This opportunity to join one of the top automotive industries is not one to be missed. Starting your Lookers journey in a brand-new team will help build your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry.

Our Dealership Accountants provide financial support to all areas of the business including operational, financial, and divisional management as and when required. They are strong leaders who fit in well with the management team.

• Production of accurate monthly management accounts in accordance with group policies and procedures which are to be submitted in accordance with group reporting deadlines
• Attendance at monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Analysis and interpretation of dealership key performance indicators
• Management and control of all dealership’s financial information reporting
• Ability to develop the accounts team

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with high fleet account volumes. Experience in the motor trade would be preferred but is not essential if you have accountant experience. You will be proactive, dynamic, pay good attention to detail and a confident individual. Having previous experience of using Kerridge would be advantageous.

About us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK and Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Mental Health support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Mental Health Aiders on site/online, EveryMind and much more
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So, what are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.