Accounts Assistant

Sytner; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive dealership in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their team. You will support the accounts department with sales and purchase ledgers, cash postings, and reconciliations, while also assisting the management team with various duties. Previous accounting experience is essential, and knowledge of CDK/Kerridge is advantageous. The role offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holiday entitlement and career development opportunities.

Benefits

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 annually for voluntary/community work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting routines required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team is essential.
• Good working knowledge of month-end reconciliations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting routines

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Experience within an accounting role

Tools

Microsoft Office

CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Job description

About the role

Bentley Birmingham 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 other ad-hoc duties as required.

Working hours: Accounts Assistants work flexible patterns from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts for stock taking and similar events.

About You

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

You should be enthusiastic, well-organised, diligent, and capable of working under strict deadlines while paying attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team is essential.

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, including:

• 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 annually for voluntary/community work

At Sytner, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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Join us in representing over 23 prestigious vehicle brands across 140 UK dealerships. We are dedicated to developing talent and building careers, with recent colleague engagement scores of 89%.