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Management Accountant Assistant Accountant

Kenton Black Limited
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Nelson, Lancashire BB9, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading family-owned multi-site group of dealerships in the UK motor trade sector is seeking an Assistant or Management Accountant with motor trade experience.
  • Candidates must have proven UK-based experience and will not be considered if they require working sponsorship.
  • The role, based in East Lancashire, involves assisting in the production of monthly management accounts and various accounting duties.
  • The position requires AAT qualification or equivalent experience, with a focus on attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience, and the company offers benefits such as on-site parking and opportunities for career development.
To be considered for this role you must have motor trade experience, be residing in the UK and have proven UK based experience relevant to this role. Any applications which fall outside of this, will not be considered and working sponsorship is not available.

Company details and job overview:

A leading multi-site group of dealerships within the motor trade sector, this family owned group offer a quality product and motor services throughout the northwest. With a focus on customer satisfaction, they are in a period of growth and looking to add experience to an established finance function. With head office based on the outskirts of East Lancashire, they are within easy commute from the M65.

The business are considering 2 options for this role - Assistant MA or Management Accountant. Depending on experience, you will be considered within a salary banding to suit.

Package Highlights:
Parking on-site
22 days +BH
Exclusive discounts on hire vehicles

Your role as Assistant/Management Accountant:

The Assistant/Management Accountant will be a key member of the accounting function, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. Depending on skillset, they will assist in the day-to-day running of the Accounts Department, ensuring efficient management of the accounts function and ensuring strong financial accounting and reporting throughout the group.

Main Role Duties:
To assist in the production of the monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner (management accountant)
To complete weekly and monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all balances are known and are correct
End to end ledger management as well as Monthly payroll
Reconciliation Off Sales DOC daily
Checking and verifying sales Commissions
Updating daily estimates v actuals
Bonus debt reconciliation and chasing up any outstanding bonus and putting query form in if required
Posting and allocating bonus debts
Process EMAC statements
Reconcile eBay, Shopify and Amazon accounts
Optimising the systems we have in place, making sure are we are using them efficiently
Supervising the Purchase ledger and ensuring all invoices are processed in a timely manner and there are no debit balances
Monthly Suppliers BACS Run
Supervising the sales ledger and ensuring all debts are collected.
Hold weekly debtors meetings with the mangers
To communicate effectively with department managers and assist them with any financial matters required
Daily Cashflow Forecast
Cover Weekly Forecast in the absence off the Financial Controller

Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:

To be considered for this role you shall have proven experience in a similar role and also have experience within the motor industry. AAT Qualified, or QBE you shall have sound accounting skills and have operated within a fast paced environment. With excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy you shall have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of a business.

Salary and reward on offer:

This is a diverse role in a growing, astute organisation. The business boast a number of benefits with on-site parking. You shall also have the scope to develop and progress and be part of a supporting organisation who are seen as a responsible employer of choice across the UK.

This Role Is Being Managed By Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

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