Accounts Assistant

Sytner Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Bristol. You will support the accounts department with tasks like managing ledgers and bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have prior accounting experience and strong attention to detail. The role offers flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holiday entitlement and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay

Career Development opportunities

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

One paid day per year for voluntary/community work

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role is essential.
• Knowledge of stock checks and month-end reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day functions of the accounts department.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers and daily cash postings.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Accounting routines

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Tools

CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Job description

About The Role

Jaguar Land Rover Bristol has a fantastic opportunity available for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the day-to-day functions of the accounts department, including sales and purchase ledgers, daily cash postings, and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team with ad-hoc duties as required.

Accounts Assistants work flexible patterns between Mondays and Fridays, which may include weekends to ensure high levels of customer service.

About You

Previous experience and a good working knowledge of accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations, are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office is advantageous but not essential.

Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well-organised, diligent, able to work to strict deadlines, attentive to detail, and capable of working both independently and as part of a small team.

Please note that candidates must have experience within an accounting role as a minimum requirement.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group offers an industry-leading benefits package and is committed to continuous improvement and creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days including bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay
• Career Development opportunities
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One paid day per year for voluntary/community work

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

For more information on reasonable adjustments, please click here.

We represent over 23 prestigious vehicle brands across 140 UK dealerships. Our focus on developing talent and building careers has resulted in high colleague engagement scores.

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Location: Sytner Jaguar Land Rover Bristol, Merlin Road, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7SR