Assistant Accountant

JCT600; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JCT600 is seeking an Assistant Accountant for its Volkswagen Division. The role involves processing account information, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities in a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life assurance plan and company pension

26 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible and hybrid working policies

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Training and leadership development programmes

Colleague referral scheme

Preferential service rates

Long service rewards and loyalty incentives

Qualifications

• Understanding of accounting documents such as invoices and receipts.
• Knowledge of VAT and relevant financial legislation.
• Motivated by targets and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing and recording of accounts.
• Handle customer account queries and disputes efficiently.
• Maintain and update accounting records daily.

Skills

High numeracy skills

Customer-centric approach

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Job summary:

As an Assistant Accountant within our Volkswagen Division Accounting Centre, you will ensure the accurate processing, recording, and completion of all accounts information as required by the Accountants, adhering to all deadlines and JCT600 procedures.

It is our ambition to make JCT600 the best place to work. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a business focused on your training and development, offering a flexible, supportive, and engaging work environment.

This role will be based in Leeds LS11 0DL due to office relocation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out all accounting and administrative tasks within your responsibility in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure accurate and complete processing of all account matters.
• Properly control, account for, and allocate all received monies and payments to the correct customer or supplier accounts.
• Promptly and efficiently handle all queries related to customer receipts.
• Address incoming customer account queries and disputes expeditiously.
• Operate appropriate payment procedures within agreed timescales.
• Analyze and record cheque, cash payments, direct debits, and other outgoings, and post these to the nominal ledger.
• Analyze VAT on all purchase and expense invoices, ensuring documentation complies with VAT and Taxation requirements.
• Maintain and update accounting and administrative records accurately on a daily basis.
• Communicate effectively and professionally via telephone or email as required.

Qualifications:

• High numeracy and literacy skills at a clerical level are essential.
• A customer-centric approach, always aiming to exceed customer expectations.
• Understanding of accounting documents such as invoices, credit notes, payment methods, receipts, and payment advice notes is desirable.
• Knowledge of VAT and relevant financial legislation (e.g., money laundering) is desirable.
• Ability to provide professional and courteous service to suppliers and customers.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Motivated by targets and working under pressure, with excellent organizational skills.

Why join JCT600 and what is in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Life assurance plan and company pension (terms apply)
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days at 5 years' service and 30 days at 10 years' service (from 1st July 2022), plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid paternity leave
• Training and leadership development programmes
• Colleague referral scheme worth up to £1000 per referral
• Preferential service rates (including family and friends)
• Long service rewards and loyalty incentives

Learn more about our Employee Benefits - JCT600

Our Ambition:

At JCT600, we aim to be the best every day. We value our colleagues and strive to provide the best customer experience and working environment. We embrace diversity, support your career growth, and foster a culture of trust and respect. Join us and be part of the JCT600 family—where you're always a valued name, never just a number.

JCT600 is committed to equal opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion for all candidates and employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.