Assistant Accountant

Marshall Motor Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Car purchase discounts

Exclusive perks

Leave entitlement 25 days

Job summary

Marshall Volkswagen Bridgwater or Volkswagen Taunton is offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join one of the UK’s most trusted automotive brands. You will work with the Dealership Management Accountant and Head of Business to influence operational performance while ensuring robust financial controls.

Your focus will be the day-to-day financial health of the site, with duties including balance sheet control, risk/audit management, inventory checks, managing working

Qualifications

• Currently in an Assistant Accountant position or Accounts Assistant with demonstrable experience.
• Ability to self-manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous automotive experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial health of the site and ensure financial controls.
• Assist with balance sheet control, risk and audit management.
• Perform inventory checks and manage working capital and cost reviews.
• Support daily financial reporting for the dealership and retail finance division.

Skills

Assistant Accountant experience

Automotive experience

Job description

About The Role

Assistant Accountant

Marshall Volkswagen Bridgwater or Volkswagen Taunton

Competitive Basic salary;

25 days' annualleave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.

Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday

Drive your career with a brand that is known for more than just luxury.

At Marshall Volkswagen Bridgwater, we're offering an exciting opportunity for a confident and Assistant Accountant to join one of the UK's most trusted and innovative car brands.

In this role:

This is a role where you will work closely with the Dealership Management Accountant and the Head of Business. You will be making a real difference to operational performance while ensuring all financial control and accounting processes are in place.

Your focus will be around the day to day oversee of the financial health of the Volkswagen site, in addition to these duties, you will be required to assist with balance sheet control and risk/audit management, along with ensuring inventory checks meet internal requirements, managing working capital and on-going cost reviews. We offer ongoing on-site training/leadership & support.

You will work as part of the dealership finance & admin team, and also as a part of our retail finance division and will work to support the dealerships with day to day financial reporting and management. Offered on a full-time basis, this role reports to the Dealership Management Accountant.

We're looking for:

We are looking to speak to you if you are currently in an Assistant Accountant position or an Accounts Assistant with demonstrable experience and a proven understanding of the role and the day to day function within accounts. You will be happy to self-manage your workload and time, and enjoy working in fast paced environment, to time deadlines where you will be part of a supportive and friendly team. Current or previous Automotive experience is desirable.

About us:

At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well‑known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.

We want to hear from people with a customer‑centric, can‑do attitude who are ready to drive their career - and our company - forward.

In return to your commitment to us, we will offer you:

• Career development: Manufacturer training and succession planning, with Constellation Automotive leadership training.
• Financial security: Life insurance, contributory pension.
• Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.
• Referral bonuses: Up to £2,000 for successful referrals.

At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.