Assistant Accountant - Ford

Stoneacre; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing motor group based in Harrogate is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be AAT part qualified or possess relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and good IT skills. Responsibilities include producing accounting reports and assisting with accounts operations. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Industry leading competitive salary

Flexible working patterns

Training and development programmes

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellness programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience within the motor industry is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork capabilities.
• Candidates with a year of accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with accounts operations.
• Producing various accounting reports including weekly vehicle profits.
• Control manufacturer bonus debts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good IT Skills

MS Office including Excel

Education

AAT part qualified or relevant practical experience

Tools

Kerridge system

Job description

The Vacancy

About the role...

We are excited to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing motor groups.

Reporting to the Regional Accountant this role is a key accounting position with the opportunity to progress.

You will be a valued team member working within one of our fast paced dealerships with a keen eye for detail. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working within an accounts department and provide the highest level of accuracy, all whilst contributing towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.

Do we have your interest?

Here at Stoneacre we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our ambition to make Stoneacre the best place to work because we recognise that it is our people who make Stoneacre a success. So, what is in it for you?

• Industry leading competitive salary
• A flexible approach to working patterns
• A range of training and development programmes
• Industry leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduced reward
• Employee discounts
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

An average day as an Assistant Accountant...

• Assisting with accounts operations
• Producing various accounting reports including weekly vehicle profits, debtor reports and forecasts
• Various month end reconciliations
• Control manufacturer bonus debts
• Control key debtor and stock control accounts
• Reconcile key accrual accounts

About you...

• You will be AAT part qualified or have relevant practical experience
• Experience within the motor industry would be advantageous including the use of Kerridge system. However full training will be provided.
• Candidates currently working in practice/profession seeking their first move into industry will also be of interest
• Strong attention to detail and a team player.
• Good IT Skills, particularly MS Office including Excel.
• We want you to love what you do - The rest will come naturally.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Experience

Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

"Stoneacre Motor Group are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves."

The Company

Originally founded in 1994, Stoneacre is a family-owned business that has progressively grown to become one of the UK's fastest-growing and most successful car dealer groups.

We operate from 64 locations across England and Wales, have 137 franchise sales points representing 27 manufacturers. Specialising in the sale of new and used cars, as well as commercial vehicles, the group also offers servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities.

We currently have over 2,750 dedicated members of the Stoneacre team who share our dedication and passion to provide complete customer satisfaction. We are committed to developing our people, as we know it's the best investment we can make.

The Benefits

• Company Pension scheme
• High Street Benefits package
• Competitive salaries and bonus plans
• Discounts on servicing and repairs
• Training & Development
• Wellness programme