Accounts Assistant

Sytner; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Bristol is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support its accounts department. This role involves managing sales and purchase ledgers, cash postings, and assisting the Dealership Accountant with various tasks. Ideal candidates have knowledge of accounting routines and attention to detail. The position offers flexible working hours and an impressive benefits package, including enhanced holiday entitlement and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Career Development

Discounted Gym Memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience with accounting functions including stock checks and month-end reconciliations is essential.
• Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge system is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic and diligent work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day functions of the accounts department.
• Handle sales and purchase ledgers and daily cash postings.
• Assist the Dealership Accountant with ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Experience with accounting routines

Attention to detail

Ability to work under deadlines

Knowledge of accounting software

Organizational skills

Tools

CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

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

As a Sytner Accounts Assistant, you will support the day to day functions of the accounts department from the sales and purchase ledgers to the daily cash postings and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required.

Sytner Accounts Assistants work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.

About You

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

Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

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

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