Dealership Accountant - 6 month FTC

  • Command Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • Mar 11, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

Dealership Accountant for a 6 month Fixed Term Contract - Possible Extension or Permanent role.

Qualified / Part Qualified / QBE

With a mix of Hybrid working and being based at one of my clients many UK Dealerships you will be working for a Large Progressive Motor Group World-Leading Brand.

A highly regarded, forward-thinking motor group is seeking to appoint an experienced Dealership Accountant to play a key role within a Car Dealership for a Fixed Term Contract role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading group that invests in its people, offering clear progression, internal promotion opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact within the business.

The Package

  • Package up to 60,000(Dependant on Experience).
  • Pension, Company Voucher Scheme
  • Large-company benefits
  • Possible Permanent opportunities

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership team, you will take full ownership of the dealership's finance function, delivering accurate and timely management information while supporting operational performance and profitability.

You will quickly establish yourself as a key financial partner to senior management, providing insight, control, and commercial challenge across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary
  • Close liaison with Divisional Finance Directors
  • Review and control of purchase and sales ledger data from the centralised accounts team
  • Leadership and supervision of Sales Administrators
  • Providing analytical support to drive profit optimisation and cash flow
  • Monitoring KPIs and performance measurement tools
  • Review of capital expenditure and project appraisals
  • Consolidation of budgets and forecasts
  • Investigative and ad-hoc financial projects

The Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified by Experience, Part Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant, maybe you have lots of Experience.
  • Proven experience within a car dealership environment
  • Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
  • A Leader with a collaborative approach
  • Experience using Kerridge, Pinnacle, Pinewood AI, or similar dealership accounting systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Methodical, commercially minded and highly organised

Why Apply?

  • Join a progressive group with a strong reputation in the motor trade
  • Work with a world-leading brand
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and promotion, possible permanent opportunity after the FTC
  • A role with influence, variety, and visibility at a senior level