Assistant Accountant

Renault Retail Group UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group based in Birmingham is seeking a highly organized Assistant Accountant. The role offers the opportunity to oversee non-vehicle debtors at a Group level and requires experience in the automotive sector along with an AAT level 3 qualification. The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of £32,000 per annum, hybrid working options after six months, and various benefits including 25 days annual leave, a car loan plan, and a pension scheme. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Loan Plan Car Option

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite free parking

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant in the automotive sector.
• Experience dealing with multiple currencies.
• Knowledge of accounting routines, stock checks, and month-end reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Control of non-vehicle debtors at a Group level.
• Chase payment for overdue accounts at a Group level.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AAT level 3 or similar accounting qualification

Tools

CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups)

Job description

Are you a highly organised and efficient Assistant Accountant looking for an exciting new role? Our Birmingham based finance team (near the NEC) are on the lookout for someone with automotive experience and AAT level 3 to join the team.

We re a friendly, supportive team that values long-term growth so you ll enjoy great training, upskilling opportunities, and plenty of encouragement to develop your career. If you re ready to take the next step and be part of a positive, collaborative environment, we d love to hear from you!

What you ll be doing

• Control of non-vehicle debtors both cash and credit customers by age and value at a Group level for Renault Retail Group (RRG)
• Control of vehicle debtors by age and value at a Group level
• Identify overdue accounts and chase payment at a Group level for RRG
• Alert the Head of Accounting to financial risk regardless of age or value for any RRG branch
• Liaising with an overseas accounting function
• Ensure that receipts and payment are posted daily
• Ensure that Bank Reconciliations are performed daily
• Ensure that nominal reconciliations are performed weekly

What you ll bring

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant preferably within the automotive sector
• An accounting qualification, AAT level 3 or similar
• Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system
• Previous experience dealing with multiple currencies
• Excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and v-lookups is essential
• Able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Comfortable working both as an individual and as part of a small team
• Ability to juggle a variety of tasks all at the same time
• Ability to work under pressure

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with a 30-minute lunch break. We can offer hybrid working once you ve settled into the role.

Why join us?

• A salary of £32,000 pa
• Hybrid or remote working option (after 6 months service)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Loan Plan Car Option (after 3 months service)
• Pension scheme and family-friendly policies.
• Discounted gym membership to support your wellbeing
• Onsite free parking
• Share save scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

At our core, we live by our values: we re Solutions Driven, proud of our Heritage, committed to Integrity, always Forward Thinking, and we build Trust in everything we do. These values shape how we work, how we recruit, and how we grow and we re looking for someone who shares them.