Financial Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Totaljobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
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UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Summary: The Financial Accountant role at Pentagon Motor Group involves supporting the Finance Director and the broader business with financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement tasks. This position requires a detail-oriented finance professional to contribute to the operational excellence of a large automotive group. The role includes responsibilities such as maintaining Purchase Ledger accounts, preparing financial submissions, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in finance support or analysis, preferably within the automotive sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the creation and maintenance of Purchase Ledger accounts in line with Motus standards
- Producing and distributing key reports including the Group Cap Report and Weekly Forecasts
- Preparing monthly submissions to Head Office, including cash movements, stock profiles, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing and auditing financial data to ensure compliance with group policies
- Assisting with VAT returns and external audits (Motus and Statutory)
- Supporting the budgeting process and preparing documentation for annual insurance renewals
- Maintaining accurate reporting on VAT treatment, impairment provisions, and vehicle stock variances
- Acting as a key point of contact for systems such as Keyloop, Purchase Direct, and Precisionpay
- Developing and delivering training materials, accounting guides, and process improvements
- Offering direct support to the Financial Director on projects and initiatives as required
Key Skills:
- Highly analytical with strong Excel and reporting skills
- Organised and able to manage recurring and ad-hoc tasks across different timeframes
- A confident communicator able to liaise with senior stakeholders across the group
- Proactive and comfortable identifying and solving process issues
- Experienced in a finance support or analyst role (automotive sector experience is a bonus)
Salary (Rate): £50000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Please Note:
Job Introduction
Join Our Finance Team and Help Drive Excellence Across the Group
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to play a key role in supporting operational excellence across a large automotive group? Pentagon Motor Group, part of the Motus Group, is looking for a proactive and driven Finance Accountant – Group Support to join our dynamic finance team.
In this varied and rewarding role, you'll support the Finance Director and wider business with essential financial reporting, process improvement, and compliance tasks that contribute to the integrity and performance of the group.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting the creation and maintenance of Purchase Ledger accounts in line with Motus standards
- Producing and distributing key reports including the Group Cap Report and Weekly Forecasts
- Preparing monthly submissions to Head Office, including cash movements, stock profiles, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing and auditing financial data to ensure compliance with group policies
- Assisting with VAT returns and external audits (Motus and Statutory)
- Supporting the budgeting process and preparing documentation for annual insurance renewals
- Maintaining accurate reporting on VAT treatment, impairment provisions, and vehicle stock variances
- Acting as a key point of contact for systems such as Keyloop, Purchase Direct, and Precisionpay
- Developing and delivering training materials, accounting guides, and process improvements
- Offering direct support to the Financial Director on projects and initiatives as required
8.30 – 5pm Monday to Friday
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly analytical with strong Excel and reporting skills
- Organised and able to manage recurring and ad-hoc tasks across different timeframes
- A confident communicator able to liaise with senior stakeholders across the group
- Proactive and comfortable identifying and solving process issues
- Experienced in a finance support or analyst role (automotive sector experience is a bonus)
Why Join Pentagon Motor Group?
- Be part of one of the UK’s leading automotive groups with exciting growth opportunities
- Work within a supportive and professional finance team
- Access to ongoing training and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects that influence group-wide performance
Ready to take your next step in finance? Apply now and become part of a team that values integrity, initiative, and excellence.