Job Description

BookMyGarage.com is the UK's leading garage comparison website, having helped over 23 million drivers find trustworthy and reliable garages all over the UK.

In addition to being the UKs leading driver of vehicle maintenance online bookings, we also assist with best in market tech and marketing solutions to drive more local market share to our garage network. Our reporting systems show the huge success of our unique programs which enable us to offer our return on investment guarantees.

Job Purpose

This role is suitable for a qualified accountant or an individual actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Finance Manager who has been with us since the beginning of BMG, being promoted to the position he has today from a junior account clerk . You'll gain first-hand insight into how financial decisions are made and how a busy finance department operates day-to-day. You'll also play a key part in supporting our customers accounts queries -- providing accurate information, and ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to excellent service.

From assisting with month-end processes to helping streamline our systems, you'll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities that grow your confidence, expertise, and customer-facing skills. This role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, mentorship, customer engagement, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end closing activities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ledgers

Case calls, case actions, and credit control management

Prepare and post journals and maintain accurate accounting records

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities

Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including reconciliations

Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis

Produce financial analysis and ad-hoc reports for management

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies

Compile and submit monthly payroll updates to the external payroll service

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

Qualified accountant or actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or equivalent)

Strong understanding of accounting principles

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data

Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively

Desirable:

Experience supporting management accounts preparation

Previous experience in finance or accounting role

Experience using Sage

Personal Attributes

Proactive and eager to develop professionally

Well organised with a methodical approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work independently and collaboratively

Professional and discreet when handling confidential information

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee mentoring programme
Location:

Portsmouth PO6 (required)
Work Location: In person