Assistant Accountant

Vertu Motors; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a full-time position. The role involves supporting management with financial data and reporting, ensuring accuracy in account management. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position offers a salary of up to £28,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Qualifications

• Experienced Assistant Accountant looking to advance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of Management Accounts.
• Perform payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile Manufacturer Bonuses and manage Cash Flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Excel

Tools

Kerridge accounting system

Job description

Vertu Ford Cheltenham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team in Vertu Ford Cheltenham.

This is a Full-Time, permanent role where we are offering a basic salary up to £28,000 depending on experience plus an excellent range of company benefits.

You will work alongside the accountant in the production of spreadsheets and statistical data to support the management team, and as an aid to business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts
• Estimates
• Assist with the production of the Management Accounts
• Payroll
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals and Prepayments
• Cash Flow
• Reconciling Manufacturer Bonuses
• Credit Control

Candidate profile / Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced Assistant Accountant, who is looking to take the next step up.
• A working knowledge of the Kerridge accounting system would be ideal but not essential, as well as previous Motor Trade experience.
• You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients and customers.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Apply today to be considered for this role!

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