Assistant Accountant

Description:

This role is ideal for someone with a strong drive to understand the motor trade (previous experience is a bonus!) and support a team that values quality and customer care by operating a slick Finance back-office.

You'll collaborate directly with the Sales Director weekly, diving into stock reports, profit margins, and finance queries.

Offering up to £35k (DOE) and open to discussions around flexible hours, hybrid working and study support—this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a dynamic, high-end brand.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

• Profit margin reporting
• Bank reconciliations
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Hold weekly Finance review with director to deal with any unallocated costs, review sales & ensure stock up to date
• Accurately posting & coding supplier invoices
• Recording sales accurately
• Weekly supplier payment runs
• VAT returns
• Reconcile petty cash
• Liaising with external accountants on monthly/quarterly basis
• Continuous improvement of accounting and back office processes
• Post contra-journals to net client/supplier transactions
• Ensuring cleared funds received prior to releasing a vehicle
• Manage supplier relationships & deal with any invoicing queries
• Accurate filing of records – strong audit trail throughout

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Potentially has experience within the motor trade/car dealership environment
• Knowledge of the VAT margin scheme
• Confident working independently but isn’t afraid to ask questions
• Has strong excel skills
• A proactive attitude & excellent communication skills
• Is solutions led