Group Assistant Accountant

We are looking for a motivated and organised Group Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team within a busy and successful motor trade business at our Hinckley head office.

Working closely with the Group Accountant/Financial Controller, you will support the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with automotive accounting experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast\-paced environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple dealerships or Group companies


• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments


• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items


• Assist with manufacturer and dealership account reconciliations


• Reconcile bank accounts and support cashbook processes


• Assist with vehicle stock reconciliations and stock funding accounts


• Review nominal ledger accounts and investigate variances


• Assist with month\-end and year\-end procedures


• Provide financial information and analysis to dealership and Group management


• Support the accounts payable, accounts receivable and dealership accounts function where required


• Liaise with departmental managers to resolve accounting queries


• Assist with external audit requirements


• Help maintain strong financial controls and ensure Group accounting procedures are followed


• Provide additional support to the Group Finance team as required

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous accounts experience within the motor trade/automotive dealership sector


• Experience assisting with management accounts and month\-end processes


• Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments


• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems


• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy


• Good organisational skills with the ability to work to tight monthly deadlines


• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with both finance and operational colleagues


• A proactive, hands\-on approach and willingness to support the wider Finance team

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)


• Staff mental/physical health \& wellbeing support


• Contributory pension scheme


• Private medical insurance after 3 years’ service


• Life insurance after 3 years’ service


• Staff new car scheme


• Staff referral scheme


• Birthday and year end gifts


• Cycle to work scheme

Hours: Monday\-Friday, 8:30am \- 5:00pm

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

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