Dealership Accountant

Hunter City Motor Group is a successful family owned multi-franchise dealer group operating across Three locations within the Hunter. We are a proud member of the Newcastle and Hunter Valley community, sponsoring many local organisations which illustrates our firm belief that we cannot thrive as a business unless our community is thriving also.

We take the exact same approach with our people. At Hunter City Motor Group, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a professional and structured team environment that gives you the required support and resources you require to succeed. Most of all, we offer a culture where everyone is appreciated for their efforts which is why many of our staff have been with our family business from the very beginning.

Purpose / Main area of Responsibilities

The main focus of the Group Dealership Accountant is to manage the finance department in the delivery of financial and management accounting, project costing and inventory requiring well-developed abilities in people leadership and development. This role is ultimately responsible for the integrity and efficiency of the financial systems of the Dealership.

Key job functions & Accountabilities

The Group Dealership Accountant carries out a range of duties related to managing the finance department, including:

• Liaising with all areas of the business, working closely with management to provide information and analysis that will facilitate decision making

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Support & train administration staff

• Strategic input into financial and business needs of the dealership

• Overseeing the preparation and development of finance and management reports including cash flow projections, the annual budget and quarterly forecasting 

• Manufacturer’s reporting

• Audit preparation & statutory reporting

• Profitability analysis

• Managing the general Ledger

• Managing of tax and treasury functions

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

• Management experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong excel and financial modelling skills 

• Sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

• Experience in statutory reporting and cash flow management

• Decision making skills

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in the retail motor industry 

Options to work in either Bennetts Green or Cessnock