Assistant Accountant

Group 1 Automotive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive services provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team in East Midlands. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting management reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified in accounting, have prior experience as an Assistant Accountant, and possess strong attention to detail along with solid communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

Paid day to volunteer

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance with increased cover option

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with automotive industry experience preferred.
• Proven experience as an Assistant Accountant.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring budgets and preparing monthly management accounts.
• Support the preparation of accounts up to audit level.
• Provide department leaders with timely financial information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Part-qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Mercedes-Benz Leicester

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.

Working as an Assistant Accountant at Group 1 Automotive, you'll join a supportive team and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting management reporting, and ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options - just ask

What you'll do day to day

• Assist with monitoring budgets, coordinating departmental returns, and preparing monthly management accounts.
• Support the preparation of accounts up to audit level, including year-end returns.
• Provide department leaders with accurate and timely financial information.
• Oversee elements of the accounts administration function to ensure records are maintained to required standards.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency within the finance function.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Part-qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), ideally with experience in the automotive industry.
• Previous experience working as an Assistant Accountant.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism