LCV Accountant

Pentagon Group

  • West Hallam, Derbyshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Pentagon Motor Group are recruiting for a LCV Accountant to cover and support the Accounting Function of our Pentagon LCV Dealerships. Using your theoretical and practical Motor Trade accounting experience, you'll provide a core supporting accountancy and reporting functionality.This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to develop your existing accounting skills, working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance teams across the Motor Group.Have you heard about our benefits?When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme.
  • Discounted days out with family and friends.
  • Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
  • Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
  • Manufacturer specific training.
  • Salary Finance.
  • 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
  • Friends & family Customer Referral Payments
  • Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.
We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.What Will You Be Doing?As the LCV Accountant with Pentagon Motor Group your main role and responsibilities will include;
  • Consolidating and analysing weekly business unit forecasts and trends to provide sound advice to the Brand Director
  • Ensuring the accuracy of financial information reported to head office within company deadlines.
  • Providing leadership to the Accounts Teams across multiple sites
  • Managing the completion of Management Accounts, Budget Holder and other financial reports and financial performance indicators for the Group in accordance with agreed timescales.
  • Facilitating the production of robust budgets and forecasts in line with Company requirements and mindful of market trends
  • Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial business plan.
  • Understanding and ensuring accuracy of all Compliance, VAT, Tax Returns, Payroll Administration and Employee costs and Benefits
  • Ensuring all Credit Control, Creditors and Debtors follow company protocol inline with Company KPI's and Business Risk Areas
Who Are We Looking for?The ideal candidate will be an experienced onsite Accountant from an Automotive Background, with a proven, successful track record in delivering excellence. This position requires the successful person to be hands on and task focused, with strong leadership skills and up-to-date knowledge and awareness of accountancy practices in the Motor Trade.You will need to have hands-on/practical experience in:
  • Working on and finalising annual budgets
  • Completing year-end audits
  • Month end accounting
  • Financial control systems
  • Managing a team
  • Processing payroll information
  • Providing support to the Admin and Accounts team including their personal development.
You will also be part qualified in ACCA or CIMA as a minimum and have experience in the Motor Trade industry.Experience in using Kerridge and with the Vauxhall Brand is a distinct advantage for this role.Why choose us?At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating , trust , respect , integrity and communication , to create and maintain a positive , collaborative culture.Our vision, is that we believe that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website!https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment

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