Overview Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 300 company, owns and operates 200+ automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. Group 1, seeks to hire a Senior Accountant - Consolidations UK to join its Accounting Team. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our Company Core Values of Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive industry. Apply today or refer a qualified friend! In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits: * Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance * 401(k) plan with company match * Paid Time-Off * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Employee Vehicle Purchase Program * Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities Description of Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position primarily include: * Review of dealership financial statements, supporting schedules and internally generated audit reports. * Preparation of monthly and quarterly U.K. reporting packages. * Assistance with the consolidation of the financial statements for Group 1's U.K. dealerships and various corporate entities. * Responsible for foreign currency re-measurement and translation, and intercompany transactions. * Perform acquisition and disposition accounting procedures. * Preparation of various journal entries. * Various monthly and quarterly reconciliations. * Completion of special projects; and * Creation of ad hoc reports. Desired Qualifications: The candidate must be: * A team-first oriented employee; * Able to excel in a fast-paced environment; * Detail oriented; * Highly analytical; * Willing and able to work the necessary hours to accomplish the assigned tasks, especially during month- and quarter-end close process; and * An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication. The ideal candidate should have: * Successfully retained a Bachelor's degree, with a major in accounting, from a reputable business college; * A firm understanding of accounting principles; * 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm; * Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects; * A working knowledge of Oracle FCCS and Oracle Fusion ERP. * Advanced Excel experience: familiarity with SmartView or other Excel add-in tools for querying EPM data is a plus. * All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment* Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. IND5 #LI-AS1 <