Back to search
Assistant Accountant/Account Assistant
Kenneth Brian Associates is excited to announce an opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our client, a prestigious Car Dealership Group renowned globally. This position has become available due to the recent launch of a new site.
This role is ideal for a commercially savvy individual with motor trade experience who is ready to advance their career, or for a current Assistant Accountant looking to grow within a dynamic accounting team.
In this role, you'll work closely with the Dealership Accountant, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and ensuring robust financial controls and accounting practices are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the financial health of three dealership sites on a daily basis.
- Assist with balance sheet control, risk management, and audit processes.
- Ensure inventory checks adhere to internal standards.
- Manage working capital and conduct ongoing cost reviews.
- Handle Purchase and Sales Ledgers.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience in a similar role within the motor industry.
- Capable of working independently and supervising a small team when required.
Typical Daily/Weekly Tasks:
- Coordinate with local management, divisional, and group-level accounting staff to maintain consistency.
- Manage risk and working capital concerns.
- Complete all accounts office tasks accurately and promptly.
- Fund vehicles on the Used Vehicle Funding Portal and settle upon sale.
- Pursue aged debtors.
Typical Monthly Tasks:
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Reconcile manufacturer bonus debts.
- Support the production of management accounts for dealership leadership, the dealership accountant, and group finance.
- Calculate and post accruals and prepayments.
- Handle demo write-downs.
- Assist with Composite submissions to the Brand.
- Support Sales & Purchase ledger closing.
- Review and report on aged debtors.
Company Benefits:
- Discounts on new and used vehicles, parts, and servicing.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional holiday entitlement.
- Statutory pension scheme.
- Competitive salary range of £32k-£36k, depending on experience.
If you’re looking to take your accounting career to the next level within a leading dealership group, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!
