Dealership Accountant

Lookers BMW Stoke

Contract Type: Temp, Full time - 12 month FTC 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5pm (37.5 hours)

Salary: up to £52,500 per annum depending on experience

Are you motivated by balancing balance sheets, spending hours reviewing budgets and expenditure, or producing monthly, quarterly and full year end Accounts? Ideal. You're almost the perfect candidate for this role. Accompany this with a proven track record in an Accountancy role ideally in the motor trade and you're exactly the person we're looking for. 

You'll need to be business savvy, articulate and investigative with an organised approach to get the job done well. You'll be required to work with a wide team and with the support of our Financial Controller.

If this role is ticking all your boxes so far, then please apply today. Job responsibilities include: 

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and annual financial statements; support period-end closings and financial analysis.

• General Ledger & Reconciliation: Maintain the general ledger; reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet items.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee vendor payments and customer collections; resolve billing discrepancies.

• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Track vehicle/parts inventory; perform floor plan reconciliations.

• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to policies, GAAP, and tax regulations; support audits and internal controls.

• Tax & Filing Support: Assist with tax reporting (sales, property, income); liaise with auditors as needed.

• Management Support: Provide financial insights and assist with budgeting and forecasts.

About Us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package. 

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being 

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from 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 commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive a driver's licence check will also be carried out.