Assistant Accountant CMA

Vertu Motors plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising with service

Company Pension

Ongoing training and development

Share Incentive Scheme

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central is seeking an organised Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. You will support the Dealership Accountant and help produce accurate financial information, reports and analysis to drive business decisions.

This role is based at Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central and supports the accounting function for Vertu Nissan Glasgow South within the Vertu Motors Group. The position offers a basic salary up to £30,000 and regular Monday–Friday hours, with clear opportunities

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-focused with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to accuracy and quality of work.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and estimates for financial planning.
• Assist with the production of Management Accounts.
• Payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accruals and prepayments, cash flow monitoring.
• Reconcile manufacturer bonuses and support credit control.
• Assist wider accounts team with ad-hoc tasks and reporting.

Skills

Organisation & attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CMA / AAT / ACCA / CIMA qualification or in progress

Tools

Kerridge/Keyloop

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join our team at Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering a basic salary of up to £30,000, plus an excellent range of company benefits and ongoing development opportunities.

Although the role is based at Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central, you will support the accounting function for Vertu Nissan Glasgow South, working as part of a collaborative finance team within the wider Vertu Motors Group.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• 30-minute lunch break

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting career within a successful and growing organisation, benefiting from a great work-life balance with no weekend working.

About the Role

Working closely with the Dealership Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operation of the business. You will assist in the production of accurate financial information, reports, and analysis to support business decisions and dealership performance.

As an Assistant Accountant, your duties will include:

• Forecasts
• Estimates
• Assisting with the production of Management Accounts
• Payroll
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals and prepayments
• Cash Flow
• Reconciling manufacturer bonuses
• Credit Control
• Supporting the wider accounts team with ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing accurate work.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Assistant Accountant or Accounts experience
• Experience within a motor retail environment would be advantageous but is not essential
• Kerridge/Keyloop experience would be beneficial
• A recognised accounting qualification or be actively studying towards a professional qualification such as CMA, AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with both financial and non-financial colleagues
• A proactive and professional approach to work

This role would suit an Assistant Accountant looking to build on their existing experience and continue developing their finance career within a large and successful organisation.

Why Join Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we’re proud to invest more in our colleagues’ development than any other motor retailer. You’ll benefit from ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and the support needed to achieve your full potential.

• Up to £30,000 basic salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 25 days holiday rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts with multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Company Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression across the Vertu Motors Group

Apply Today

If you’re looking to join a successful finance team and develop your accounting career with one of the UK’s leading motor retailers, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the team at Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central, supporting the accounting function for Vertu Nissan Glasgow South.

Please note, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules.

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. These may include verification of your recent employment, address history, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check where appropriate.

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