Head Office Accountant

Recruiter
Lookers plc
Location
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Salary
GBP 40,000.00 - 45,000.00 per year
Posted
19 Nov 2022
Closes
18 Dec 2022
Ref
req13243
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Director
Head Office Accountant

Lookers Finance Department

Contract Type: Permanent, Job ref. req13243

Market leading employee benefits

£40,000 to £45,000

Based from our state-of-the-art Head Office in Altrincham, with an extremely flexible hybrid working approach

Here at Lookers plc, we are looking for a qualified Head Office Accountant to lead the production of timely and accurate financial information, as well as providing direct financial support for Head Office departments.

As well as being responsible for producing monthly management accounts for Head Office departments, the postholder will manage a small team to ensure work and priorities are set and the team have clear objectives so they can develop their careers with Lookers.

This is an important role within the finance team, and some other key responsibilities for the Head Office Accountant are; reconciliation of balance sheets, design and implement reporting systems, identify and implement improvements to processes and act as a key contact in the external and internal audit processes.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, as it is important for them to build partnerships and strong relationships with senior managers, assisting them with developing annual business plans, budgets and shorter-term forecasts.

Commercially driven, the Head Office Accountant will improve the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance, as well as deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities, providing options and scenarios for business decisions.

We are looking for a qualified accountant (or a candidate who can show a clear path to qualification) who is analytical, customer focused and has experience of leading a small team.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or for more information including a full job description, contact natalieburkitt@lookers.co.uk

Why us...?

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;
  • Enhanced holidays that increase with service
  • Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
  • Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
  • Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Please note: We will close vacancies once the required quality or number of applications has been received.

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