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!

Kenneth Brian Associates

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