Assistant Accountant in Merseyside

Chris Eastwood Automotive Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the production of monthly accounts and ensure financial integrity. Responsibilities include debt control, managing unallocated cash, and adhering to company policies. Candidates with previous motor retail experience are preferred. This role offers a chance to play a critical part in managing financial operations within the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Previous motor retail experience required.
• Experience in producing monthly management accounts.
• Ability to ensure compliance with company financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Support production of monthly accounts.
• Manage unallocated cash and overdue debts.
• Provide administration cover as needed.

Skills

Kerridge skills

Financial integrity

Debt control

Job description

Specialist Recruitment Consultants
to the Automotive Industry

Description Assistant AccountantTo Support the production of monthly accounts and ensure the correct and efficient control and input of incoming and outgoing payments. Responsibility for ensuring the financial integrity of local accounts and for following procedures and controls such that information is relevant and timely. To provide accurate relevant and timely management information to aid decision-making, ensuring financial integrity at all times. To support the site in ensuring that all standards and processes are adhered to in line with Company policies and procedures. Support in the production of monthly management accounts which are consistent with the accounting and financial policies and procedures of the Company. Submit monthly manufacturer composite to the agreed guideline and timetable. and debt control.Managing unallocated cash daily and ensuring no overdue or aged debts retail or finance.Ensure all purchase invoices are authorised in a timely manner.Ensure all company financial controls are adhered to and any discrepancies reported to Line Manager.Provide data to ensure corrective action is taken to minimise the risk to the business. Assist with ad hoc reports as required to complete month end accounts and any other statutory reporting requirements.Daily banking to be recorded, reconciled and posted daily. Petty cash reconciled and posted. Management of unallocated payments. Safeguard of company cheque book and petty cash.Provide administration cover for the Sales Administrator and Accounts Assistant as required. You will have good Kerridge skillsONLY CANDIDATES WITH PREVIOUS MOTOR RETAIL EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

CHRIS EASTWOOD AUTOMOTIVE LTD
Suite 10, The Chestnuts, 4 Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DA