Internal Auditor

Swansway Group is a family owned and run motor group we specialise in new and used vehicle sales, service, accident repair and fleet sales. We’ve been in the business over 50 years, so, we know a thing or two about the motor trade. Our brand partners are synonymous with excellence, innovation and excitement; Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Jeep, Volkswagen, FIAT, to name but a few; couple this with our friendly, family feel and values of caring, honest and proud and you‘ll start to see why we’ve featured in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For List.

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 Accountants 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, a company vehicle will be provided.

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

We are looking for you to have worked as an Auditor ideally in the motor trade, working with various brands (a mix of volume and prestige would be beneficial). You should be a qualified 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 would also like you to have experience of the following systems:

• Kerridge – revision 8

• ADP Accounts

• CDK Autoline 

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. 

Benefits of working for Swansway Group

• Holidays that increase with time served + 8 bank holidays

• Company car  

• Bike to work scheme 

• Company life assurance scheme 

• Company pension scheme

• Discounts on Swansway Group products and services 

• Opportunity to develop skills further