Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Head Office team in Eastleigh, Hampshire.The Opportunity:You will take responsibility for producing monthly management accounts, accruals and prepayments; P&L and balance sheet reconciliations; and support the annual audit process.Beyond the fundamentals of accounting, this position offers a unique opportunity to significantly shape and enhance business performance by collaborating closely with senior leadership, providing strategic partnership, and delivering actionable financial insights.Role responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing management accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with UK GAAP.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial compliance.
• Submitting and validating composite financial data.
• Collaborating closely with site management and operational teams.
• Monitoring budget adherence and identifying variances.
• Supporting and participating in financial audits.
• Analysing profitability trends and financial performance, highlighting areas of risk and growth opportunity.
• Assisting in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Recommending initiatives for cost control and efficiency enhancement, identifying operational inefficiencies, and recommending process improvements.
• Providing actionable KPIs and insightful management reports, supplying data-driven insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Actively engaging in cross-departmental projects and initiatives.

The Rewards:As well as a competitive salary and performance related bonus, we offer a structured career with the opportunity for personal development and training within our rewarding environment. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
• Enhanced family leave benefit;
• Life Insurance;
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
• Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases; and
• Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.

About You:

• Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT expertise including strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems, as well as willingness to learn and develop new skills, including financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to organise workload effectively, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in the motor trade or a similarly complex, commercial industry is desirable.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for preparing reports and handling queries.
• Proactive and motivated with a keen interest in financial processes.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters.

The Company:Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.

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