Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Excellent Package Great Working Environment Up to 38,000 Basic Salary

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our client, an established and growing Car Dealership group. This role is really varied, and training for future growth is on offer. You will be working alongside the Financial Controller, assisting in the day-to-day accounts operations.

Experience in Accounts within a Car Dealership is needed for this role.



This is a fantastic role for a commercially minded, accounts person ready to step up to the next level, or an existing Assistant Accountant to join their account's function.



This is a role where you will work closely with the Financial Controller, making a real difference to the operational performance while ensuring all financial control and accounting processes are in place.


Your focus will be on the day-to-day oversight of the financial health of a few sites. Assist with balance sheet control and risk/audit management, Ensuring inventory checks meet internal requirements, Managing working capital and ongoing cost reviews. Purchase and Sales Ledger The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role in the motor industry.




What does a typical day/week/month involve?



Daily/Weekly


Liaise with local management as well as divisional and group-level accounting staff to ensure a consistent approach. Manage risk and working capital matters. Ensure all accounts office tasks have been completed in an accurate and timely manner. Funding vehicles on the Used Vehicle Funding Portal and settling them as and when they are sold. Chasing Aged Debtors

Monthly


Bank Reconciliation Manufacturer bonus debt reconciliations Assisting with the production of management accounts as required by the dealership leadership team, dealership accountant & group finance. Calculate and post accruals and prepayments. Demo write-down Maintain the Vehicle Stock Book, drilling down into it, reconciling it for errors. Assisting with the Composite submission to the Brands Assisting with the Sales & Purchase ledger close Aged Debtor Review & Reporting

The Company


Colleague discounts on new and used vehicles, parts and servicing. Pension & Holiday Starting Salary up to 38,000 depending on experience * Good progression options for the future