Financial Accountant

Situated in Burton, the Northeast Auto Group spans over 24 acres encompassing both Heavy and Light vehicle dealerships, Manufacturing and Agricultural and Construction Equipment Sales. We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to our Finance team.

About the role

The Financial Accountant is an integral part of the finance team in the automotive dealership industry, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards. This role focuses on managing accounting processes, analysing financial data, and supporting decision-making by providing insights into dealership operations. The Financial Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, tracking dealership performance, and identifying opportunities for profitability and efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and industry regulations
• Analyse key financial date specific to dealership performance, including vehicle sales, service department profitability and inventory trends.
• Oversee the reconciliation of accounts, inducing vehicle inventory, warranties and customer deposits.
• Maintain and Manage accounting ledger
• Ensure accurate calculations, reporting and submission of GST, payroll tax and other dealership obligations

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent preferred).
• Proven experience as a Financial Accountant for at least 5 years, preferably within Australia's automotive or retail industry.
• Strong understanding of dealership-specific financial metrics, inventory management, and operational workflows.
• Proficiency in accounting software, dealership management systems (DMS), and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high accuracy.

 About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 630 people in SA, VIC, QLD, NSW and NT.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

Ready to make the move?

Accelerate your career and apply now.

*Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical and random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Respectfully, no agencies please.