Dealership Accounts Assistant
Salary: Up to £32,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £42,500) + Company Car + Hybrid Working
Move Into Automotive Accounts Software Training
theo are recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive technology company that provides specialist systems used by motor dealerships across the UK and internationally.
We are looking to speak with candidates currently working in dealership accounts roles who are looking for a fresh challenge and a career step away from the day-to-day finance function.
This is a unique opportunity to use your dealership finance experience in a completely different way – helping other dealerships implement and learn a specialist automotive finance system.
Full training will be provided. You do not need any experience in training or software implementation.
This role is ideal for people currently working as:
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Dealership Accounts Assistant
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Purchase Ledger Clerk (Motor Trade)
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Dealership Accounts Clerk
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Assistant Accountant within a dealership
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Motor Trade Accounts Administrator
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Dealership Accountant
If you understand how dealership accounts departments operate, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.
Why you’ll love this role
Instead of working within one dealership finance department, you will support multiple automotive retailers, helping their accounts teams improve processes and get the most from a their system.
This role offers:
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A move away from daily transactional accounts work
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Exposure to different dealership groups across the UK
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Full training in automotive systems implementation and training
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A long-term career path within automotive technology
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Company car
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Hybrid working
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Share scheme
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4x life assurance
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Enhanced family leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Regular social events and employee recognition
What you’ll be doing
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Supporting the implementation of a specialist automotive finance platform within dealerships
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Helping configure the system to align with each dealership’s accounting processes
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Delivering clear and practical training sessions to dealership finance teams
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Working with roles such as Accounts Clerks, Assistant Accountants and Financial Controllers
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Supporting dealerships through system go-live and transition from existing systems
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Providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure dealerships get the best from the platform
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Working both remotely and visiting dealerships
What we’re looking for
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Experience working in motor trade / dealership accounts
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Understanding of dealership finance processes such as:
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Purchase ledger
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Bank reconciliations
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Journals and accruals
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VAT returns
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Month-end procedures
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Management reporting
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Experience using a Dealer Management System (DMS)
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Good communication skills and confidence speaking with others
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Strong organisation and attention to detail
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Full UK driving licence
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Willingness to travel to dealerships when required
The opportunity
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone currently working in dealership accounts to move into a more varied and progressive position within the automotive technology sector.
You’ll use your existing knowledge of dealership finance to help motor retailers across the UK improve their systems and processes, while developing new skills in training, systems implementation and consultancy
