Assistant Accountant - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Hybrid Working)

Trust Ford; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Part

Volunteer day each year

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Job summary

Trust Ford is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will assist in monthly and annual reporting, forecasts and budgets, and reconcile balance sheet accounts. Knowledge of Kerridge and motor trade accounting is advantageous.

The role is hybrid—on-site with home working, with the first 3 months in the office full-time. Travel to other dealerships may be required. Generous rewards and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate; able to handle financial data with accuracy.
• Intermediate Excel skills for financial reporting and forecasting.
• Experience or familiarity with Kerridge software is desirable.
• Able to travel to other dealerships for parts and vehicle stock checks when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of monthly reports and annual reports, and prepare forecasts and budgets.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts and support control and distribution of group finance income.

Skills

Numerate & literate

Intermediate Excel

Education

AAT Qualified or studying (late stage)

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

We enjoy working together and can always rely on each other’s support.

We like the people we work with and respect how good they are at their jobs. We’re all part of a big network with lots of opportunity, but each location also has its own thriving family, built on co-operation and openness. You’ll be part of a great team who will always support you, and make sure you feel fully informed about the direction of the business and your role in it.

We are looking for a Assistant Accountant to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will be responsible to assist in the production of monthly reports and annual and related reports and prepare forecasts and budgets. You'll reconcile the Balance Sheet Account and assist in control and distribution of all group finance income. Ideally you'll have previous Motor Trade accounts experience and be AAT Qualified or studying later stages. You'll also have intermediate knowledge of Excel and be committed to really making a difference.

• Are you numerate and literate?
• Do you have a strong understanding of Kerridge?
• Do you have previous accounts experience and understanding of balance sheet reconciliations?
• Are you willing to travel to other dealerships to complete parts & vehicle stock checks when required?

This role is for a Fixed-Term of 12 months covering maternity leave.

With our generous rewards and structured approach to training and development, we offer real job security and every opportunity to progress.

This is a Hybrid role working on site and also from home (the first 3 months during probation will be worked from the office full time, you will then move on to hybrid working from month 4).

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Cycle to work purchase scheme