Job Description

Central Assistant Accountant

Leeds / Hybrid

28,000

37.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday)

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Accelerate your career with a company that leads the way

!

Overview

The

Manheim Finance Team

plays a pivotal role within the broader

Cox Automotive UK

finance function. As a trusted business partner, our purpose is to provide expert financial support and insight that empowers informed decision-making, drives business value, and effectively manages risk.



Our team delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including:

Accounting

- ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- offering insight and foresight through budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis

Business Partnering

- working closely with operational teams to support strategic initiatives and drive financial performance


Centrally based at our

Head Office in Leeds

, we support all locations within the

Manheim network

, helping to ensure financial excellence and operational efficiency across the UK.

Why Join Us & What's In It For You?

As a Cox Automotive team member, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits, including exclusive discounts, cashback offers and our brilliant peer to peer recognition scheme. And there's even more to enjoy:

Option to buy additional holiday days Your birthday off every year -

paid*
One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters to you Opportunities for career progression across the Cox Automotive network Competitive pension scheme

About The Role

As a member of the

Manheim Finance Team

, you will play a key role in providing financial support to our

Auctions business

. This position offers a blend of hands-on financial processing, analysis, and control, contributing directly to the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist with the

day-to-day financial processing

of branch accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in transactional finance. Take ownership of

month-end processes

for key balance sheet areas, including the preparation and review of provisions. Support the production of

monthly management accounts

, including analysis of results, preparation of commentary, and delivery of relevant KPIs. Monitor and help maintain

robust financial controls and procedures

within your area of responsibility. Perform

monthly balance sheet reconciliations

and assist in preparing audit files to support internal and external audits. Manage the

cash book and bank reconciliations

, ensuring timely coding of outstanding items and posting of weekly journals. Oversee the

daily cashier session inputs

, ensuring payments are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Manage the

processing and posting of manual sundry invoices

through CODA, ensuring compliance with internal procedures. Run the

weekly AIMS journal

, working closely with branches to resolve any blockers or discrepancies. Produce

weekly and monthly losses reports

, highlighting key trends and variances. Review and manage

credit card expense submissions

in Certify for assigned delegates, ensuring policy compliance and accurate coding. Generate and maintain

weekly and monthly default reports

, supporting operational visibility and control. Support the

production of accruals and prepayments

, ensuring alignment with the month-end timetable. Ensure the

accurate and timely delivery of monthly financial reports

, meeting group deadlines and ensuring revenues and costs are recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fast-paced finance environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical skills, communication ability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Strong IT skills

, with a particular emphasis on

Microsoft Excel

(e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).

Effective communication skills

, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Excellent

attention to detail

, ensuring accuracy in financial data and reporting. Strong

time management

and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. A self-motivated individual with the

drive and determination to succeed

, and a genuine interest in

ongoing personal and professional development

.

We're Committed to Inclusion

We are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are a place where you can be you.

Ready To Join Our Team & Make A Difference?

Apply now and drive your career forward with one of the automotive industry's most trusted names.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.


Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We

provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability

throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.

Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle

solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.