Dealership Accountant

Dealership Accountant

Location: Premier Motors, Newport, Isle of Wight

Full Time: Monday to Friday - 8.00 am to 5.00 pm or 9.00 am to 6.00 pm i.e. 40 hours per week with 1 hour lunch break (unpaid). 

Are you an experienced Dealership Accountant looking for your next challenge? Premier Motors is seeking a commercially minded, detail-oriented professional to play a key role in the financial management of our busy dealership.

Reporting to the Dealer Principal the Dealership Accountant role will be involved in preparation of monthly divisional accounts for Retail meetings, along with day to day running of the finance function for our Isle of Wight operation to include cash management functions, control of sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll, together with liaising with external advisers as appropriate. 

Based at Premier Motors, Newport, Isle of Wight within the accounts department, the role will suit a suitably experienced accountant who wants to take the lead on a dealership accounting role. 

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES    

•    Preparation of monthly management accounts. 
•    Prepare regular and timely reports for Dealer Principal, managers and retail Director on stocks and debtors. 
•    Assist with the Group cash flow situation, credit control, debt collection, warranty claims, etc. 
•    Prepare regular bank reports and forecasts. 
•    Reconciliation, control and correction of key balance sheet accounts. 
•    Assist in the preparation of monthly and year end accounts to a satisfactory level and in accordance with statutory and Company requirements. 
•    Monitor and correct vehicle sales P&L accounts. 
•    Monitor and control Reynolds & Reynolds/Power accounting package. 
•    Control of payroll and associated reporting. 
•    Ensure high standards of administration and record keeping in compliance with accounting practice and company procedures. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•    Reynolds & Reynolds/Power experience would be an advantage.
•    Strong spreadsheet knowledge to an advanced level. 
•    Previous experience of completing VAT returns and other statutory returns. 
•    To have previous experience as a management accountant within the motor trade. 
•    Have excellent attention to detail. 
•    Flexible attitude and ability to adapt in fast moving environment. 

TO APPLY:

Send your CV and covering letter to Neil Gordon at: ng@premiermotors.co.uk

Closing Date: 7th August 2026 (please note that the vacancy may be closed sooner if a successful candidate is found, so please do not delay if you wish to apply for this position.)