Automotive - Assistant Accountant

Greater London

Permanent / Full Time

£28000 - 32000 (Year)

Assistant Accountant

Our Client, a leading car manufacturer are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their business based out of their Croydon Dealership. 
As an Assistant Accountant you will play a very important role in assisting the Assistant Accountant Supervisor in ensuring our clients company policies are adhered to.

With great organisational skills, an excellent eye for detail and good interpersonal skills, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, therefore the ability to work on own initiative, and under pressure to meet deadlines is paramount.

This role would be ideal with someone who is keen interest in finance & the Automotive industry. To be applicable for this role you must have at least 1 years’ experience working within finance, as well as being used to doing daily banking, bank reconciliation and using multiple systems.
About the role
  • Reconciling and banking daily cash takings from all departments in the branch
  • Reconciling PDQ and cash to end of day report and sales per department – resolving any discrepancies that may arise
  • Providing Treasury with daily bank sheets to allow reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Supporting branches Assistant Accountant Supervisor with any ad hoc financial/cash requirement and assisting in resolving any queries that may arise
  • Providing Treasury with daily bank sheets to allow reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Raising intercompany invoices/credit notes
  • Assist Assistant Accountant Supervisor with balance sheet reconciliations
  • Participate in Ad hoc reporting/ projects
  • Review, maintain and report on Cash, Warranty and Finance debtors on a daily basis. Highlighting any issues that arise to the Assistant Accountant Supervisor and MA Accountant
  • Control and reconcile e wallet, ensuring any expenditure is authorised
  • Collating information and submission for PSA
  • Check documentation received from paperless finance, ensuring correct posting and narrative appears
  • Post direct debit entries to correct accounts
  • Prepare month reconciliations:
  • Vehicle Stock/ Parts stock check
  • Demo depreciation
  • Vehicle Reconciliations
About you
  • Have experience working as an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant
  • Have the ability to work in a team
  • Be able to use multiple computer/finance systems
  • Be a great communicator and have excellent organizational skills
  • Be hardworking and self-motivated
  • Relevant experience working within an accounting/finance-based environment
About the company
  • Excellent basic salary
  • Fun, friendly working environment
  • Excellent benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and car leasing schemes
  • Flexible progression based on your career aspirations
About our client
Our Client is a leading car automotive dealership in the UK specialising in Japanese brands, they currently employ over 500 people across 11 retail dealerships and are looking to expand even further.

What’s next?
If you’re an automotive professional looking for a role with realistic career progression within a business that promotes positive change and development, then this is the role for you. Apply online now or contact our Recruitment Team to find out more.

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This role was posted by Harry Moores.

Harry Moores

Recruitment Manager