Assistant Systems Accountant / Systems Accountant

Assistant Systems Accountant / Systems Accountant

Location: Leicester (Head Office – Penman Way)

We're looking for a solutions-focused individual to join our Head Office Finance team, Reporting to the Group Senior Systems Accountant.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, systems, and operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting users, working in the Dealer Management System (DMS) and driving better decisions across the business.

The role:

Supporting systems and users

• Help colleagues across the business resolve system and process queries
• Maintain and support our Dealer Management System (DMS)
• Work with teams using finance and vehicle stock systems to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Provide practical, user-friendly advice that balances best practice with real-world needs

Training and development

• Support the delivery of training on key systems and processes
• Help users build confidence and capability in how they use our systems

Reporting and insights

• Produce regular reports to support decision-making across the business
• Help develop new reports and improve existing ones
• Identify trends, highlight opportunities, and support better ways of working

Projects and improvements

• Be involved in system upgrades and enhancements
• Support system changes linked to business change
• Look for ways to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the group

What we're looking for:

• You might currently be a Dealership Assistant Accountant or working in an accounts or sales admin role with strong exposure to the DMS, and ready to take the next step in your career.
• An interest in systems, processes, or data, with a willingness to learn
• A logical, problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels
• Ability to manage priorities in a busy environment
• Experience in motor retail or dealership systems is preferable
• Full UK driving licence

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to combine systems and finance skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Full training will be provided.

The role is primarily based in Leicester, with occasional travel to other locations as part of project work.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work

At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.

As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here.

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We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships.

We pride ourselves on ‘Developing Talent and ‘Building Careers’ and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.