Swansway Garages Hiring for Internal Auditor (Accounting) Job at Crewe, England Full Time

The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Group Internal Auditor to cover our full dealership network of 20 dealerships. The purpose of the role is to ensure all financial accounting is correctly undertaken at each dealership and takes a standardised reporting approach.
The role will report into the Group Financial Controller and will work closely with various Dealership Accountants to complete internal audits for each dealership, as part of this role you will also cover for Dealership Accountants during busy times or periods of leave.
As the Internal Auditor you will also be involved with training our Dealership Accounts on best practices, systems and process changes. You will be approachable and offer best practice as well as being a key financial support to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director. The role will require travel, you’ll need to cover all of our dealerships which span from Carlisle to Birmingham and regular attendance at our head office in Crewe.

More about the role:

• To see through each audit to the completion of the agreed actions by supporting colleagues
• Able to provide financial analysis on accounts and reports
• Support with VAT submission and composites
• Train colleagues on new process/systems
• Undertake projects as directed by Financial Controller/Finance Director
• Produce dealership accounts when required
• To see through each audit to the completion of the agreed actions by supporting colleagues
• Provide support/cover to dealerships/head office when required
• Support with year-end and final accounts production

More about you:
More about you:

• Qualifed Accountant or should be qualified by experience (QBE). You should be used to getting your sleeves rolled up and you should be used to working in a fast-paced environment. We will consider candidates from a practice or a commercial background.
• You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and have the ability to build relationships and influence change
• This role offers the opportunity to embrace change and bring new ways of working, you should be commercial minded and looking for your next challenge.

A bit more about the family
Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.
We’re expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don’t stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re-cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.
But, it’s not what we do that makes us the company we are, it’s how we do it; it’s our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live Our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who’ve been with us five, ten and fifteen years!

Benefits of working for Swansway Group:

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (death in service benefit)
• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services

When you join Swansway, you’re joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!

Job Type: Full-time