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Lookers

UK automotive retailer with multiple brands

Division Accountant

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeStourbridge, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong experience as an Accountant.
  • Experience leading and managing finance team members.
  • A track record of good performance in a commercial finance environment.
  • Strong technical expertise combined with commercial awareness.
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of the motor industry and dealer management systems.
  • A forward-thinking and proactive attitude.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the timely and accurate execution of the accounting cycle.
  • Develop insights and analysis to enable accurate financial and operational decision-making within the division.
  • Be responsible for allocated dealerships within the division.

Desired Qualifications

  • A qualified Accountant through ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional body is preferred but not essential.

About the Company

Lookers

UK automotive retailer with multiple brands

Lookers is a large UK-based network of car dealerships that buys, sells, and services vehicles. It makes money by selling new and used cars, providing aftersales services, parts, and financing through its showrooms and service centers across the country. The company grows by acquiring regional dealerships and consolidating brands, giving it a broader footprint and more diverse offerings. Since 2023, Lookers is owned by Global Auto Holdings Limited, backed by Alpha Auto Group, which gives it greater scale and resources to compete in the auto market. Lookers’ key difference from competitors is its long history of growth through strategic acquisitions that expanded its brand mix and geographic reach, creating a wide nationwide network. Its goal is to maintain leadership in UK automotive retail by expanding its dealership network, offering a full range of vehicle brands and services, and leveraging its scale to stay competitive.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Manchester, United Kingdom
Founded
1908

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