Assistant Accountant

North Oxford BMW; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive dealership in Oxford is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to manage their accounts team. This key role entails handling management accounts, including posting journals and performing reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and be a detail-oriented team player. Competitive salary and supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Birthday off

Life insurance

Paid time off to volunteer

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and journal postings.
• Confident use of Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconciliation of balance sheet codes.
• Calculate and post journals into the Dealer Management System.
• Provide holiday cover for other account functions.
• Assist with physical stock take procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of accounting processes

Experience with Dealer Management Systems

Ability to manage deadlines

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant - North Oxford Garage

Salary: c£36,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Oxford

North Oxford Garage is a leading automotive dealership, proud to represent premium brands and deliver exceptional service to our customers. We are now seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Accounts team, reporting directly to the Dealership Accountant. This is a key role within our finance function, with specific responsibility for the management accounts including accurate posting of journals and balance sheet reconciliations. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with solid experience in an Assistant Accountant role.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconciliation of balance sheet codes
• Assistance with physical stock take procedures
• Calculating and posting journals into the Dealer Management System
• Posting of accruals and prepayments
• Daily/weekly control of ledger balances, including vehicles, deposits, and cash debtors
• Confirmation of cleared funds and setting up bank payments
• Reconciliation of vehicle stock check to nominal ledger reports
• Providing holiday cover for other accounts functions including bank reconciliations and cash banking
• Vehicle funding reconciliation
• Dealer Composite / IFC preparation
• Posting entries into vehicle stock books and reviewing monthly deal logs
• Administration of internal and manufacturer systems
• Reviewing and running reports as required
• Ad hoc support to the Dealership Accountant

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or in a similar role, ideally within the motor trade (though not essential)
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, reconciliations, and journal postings
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Confident user of Excel and financial systems (experience with Dealer Management Systems an advantage)
• Team player with a flexible approach and willingness to provide support across the Accounts function

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of c. £36,000 per annum depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with a respected dealership and premium automotive brands
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• Development opportunities
• Your birthday off
• Life insurance
• Paid time off to volunteer