Assistant Accountant - Growth, Training & Benefits

Vertu Motors; Hereford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Job summary

Vertu Volkswagen Hereford is recruiting an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team. This full‑time, permanent role supports the accountant with spreadsheets and data to aid management decisions. The position includes multitasking across forecasts, estimates, payroll and balance sheet work.

You will work closely with financial and non‑financial colleagues, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting. Kerridge knowledge is helpful, as is motor trade exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of Kerridge accounting system is desirable.
• Motor trade experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with financial and non‑financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Produce forecasts.
• Produce estimates.
• Assist with the production of the Management Accounts.
• Handle payroll processes.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accruals and prepayments.
• Monitor cash flow.
• Reconcile Manufacturer Bonuses.
• Oversee credit control activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

Vertu Volkswagen Hereford is recruiting an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team. This full‑time, permanent role supports the accountant with spreadsheets and data to aid management decisions. The position includes multitasking across forecasts, estimates, payroll and balance sheet work.

You will work closely with financial and non‑financial colleagues, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting. Kerridge knowledge is helpful, as is motor trade exposure.