Management Accountant

Overview

Role: Management Accountant

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 per annum

Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

Sector: Automotive / Motor Retail

Are you a commercially minded accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a trusted, long-established motor group? We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a Head Office finance team in Poole, supporting a business that has been a staple of the South Coast automotive industry since 1971.

• Financial Reporting: Lead the production, review, and presentation of monthly management accounts.

• Manufacturer Compliance: Handle motor trade composite reporting to manufacturers and oversee P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Audit & Tax: Support year-end accounts preparation, quarterly VAT returns for HMRC, and liaise with external auditors.

• Business Insight: Develop enhanced departmental performance reporting and support managers with detailed financial analysis.

• Collaboration: Work closely with senior management and department heads to improve business performance across multiple dealerships.

The group offers a professional and supportive environment with a strong customer-first culture:

• Financial Security: Starting salary of 30k, rising to 32k following successful probation.

• Leave: 30 days paid holiday per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays).

• Automotive Perks: Preferential purchase plans for New & Used cars, plus discounted servicing, MOTs, and repairs.

• Wellbeing: Access to BEN (Employee Assistance Programme) and a company pension scheme.

• Stability: Join a privately owned group representing leading global brands across multiple sites.

• Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA preferred).

• Experience: Motor trade experience is advantageous but not essential; however, you must be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Excel skills and a strong grasp of financial reporting standards.

• Attributes: High attention to detail, a confident communicator, and the ability to work independently within a small, focused team.

Looking for a fresh challenge where your expertise directly supports business growth?

If you are interested please contact Alfie on (phone number removed) quoting job number (phone number removed) / INDAUTO

At Platinum we recruit for specialist engineering roles across vital industries:
HGV, Automotive, Plant, Waste & Recycling, Agriculture, Generators, and Cranes & Lifting
.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.