Assistant Accountant

Vertu Motors; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their supportive team in Northampton. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including ongoing training and career development. You'll work closely with the Accountant, supporting vital business decisions through data analysis and financial reporting. The company values your skills and mindset, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about numbers and eager to learn, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts at top retailers

Preferential service rates

Colleague car purchase scheme

Share incentive schemes

Pension schemes

Enhanced parental leave

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role, ideally as an Assistant Accountant.
• Enjoys working with data and numbers, with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team with vital financial information.
• Manage payroll, cash flow, and assist with management accounts.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Data Analysis

Communication

Accounting Experience

Tools

Kerridge Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertu Peugeot Northampton

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our supportive team at Vertu Peugeot in Northampton and Oxford.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive basic salary of up to £30,000, depending on your experience, along with a great range of benefits.

About the Role:

You'll work closely with our Accountant to support the wider management team with vital information that helps drive smart business decisions. You'll also have the chance to get involved in a wide range of finance tasks, including:

• Creating reports and spreadsheets
• Assisting with management accounts
• Managing payroll
• Forecasting and estimates
• Reconciling accounts (including balance sheets and manufacturer bonuses)
• Managing cash flow
• Handling accruals and prepayments
• Supporting credit control processes

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in an accounting role (ideally as an Assistant Accountant)
• Enjoys working with data and numbers
• Pays close attention to detail
• Is confident using Excel and other Microsoft tools
• Communicates clearly and works well with both finance and non-finance colleagues

Experience in the motor trade or with Kerridge systems is a bonus, but not essential. We value your skills, mindset, and willingness to learn above formal qualifications.

Why Join Us?

We're proud to invest more in personal and professional development than any other motor retailer. If you join us, you can expect:

• Ongoing training and career development
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Discounts and cashback at top retailers through our rewards platform
• Preferential service rates and colleague car purchase scheme
• Share incentive and pension schemes
• Enhanced parental leave

Apply today to be considered for this role!

Please note: if your application is successful, we'll carry out standard pre-employment checks including references, address and credit history, and (if relevant) driving licence and criminal record checks.

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