Come join the team at Peter Stevens Motorworld

Peter Stevens Motorworld is a dynamic, family-owned and managed business in the heart of Ballarat.

We are seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant to join our Finance team and take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting function across our dealership group.

This is a hands-on role combining dealership accounting with the leadership of a small team of Finance Assistants. You will ensure transactional processing, vehicle inventory, floorplan administration, reconciliations and month-end reporting are completed accurately and on time.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

- Lead and support a small team of Finance Assistants, ensuring accurate and timely completion of daily finance activities.

- Oversee day-to-day transaction processing, reconciliations and financial controls.

- Maintain the accuracy of vehicle inventory accounting and deal processing, including reconciliation of vehicle stock and associated transactions.

- Ensure accurate management of floorplan administration, including vehicle additions, payouts and reconciliations.

- Review and approve bank payments on a daily basis as required.

- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure balance sheet accounts are regularly reconciled.

- Follow established month-end processes to deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting across the Group.

- Prepare and submit financial reporting to manufacturers and other key stakeholders as required.

- Ensure ongoing compliance with Australian taxation requirements, including GST, BAS, PAYG, FBT and LCT, and complete relevant submissions within required timeframes.

- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding reconciliation items.





- Maintain and support effective internal financial controls.

- Assist the Directors with reporting, audit requirements and other finance activities as required.

- Identify opportunities to continually improve the efficiency and accuracy of finance processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous accounting experience, preferably within an automotive dealership, multi-site retail or similarly fast-paced environment.

- Strong general ledger, reconciliation and month-end accounting experience.

- Experience supervising or supporting a small finance or accounts team.

- A sound understanding of Australian taxation requirements.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.

- Strong Excel and accounting system skills.

- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to investigate and resolve issues.

- The ability to work effectively with both finance and operational teams.

A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline is preferred. CPA/CA qualification or progress towards qualification would be advantageous but is not essential where you have robust relevant experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad dealership accounting function while working within an established automotive group.

The role offers a great balance of hands-on accounting, team leadership and operational involvement , making it ideal for an experienced Accountant looking to take the next step in their career.

If you are organised, commercially minded and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and deadlines matter, we would love to hear from you.

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