Assistant Accountant- Leeds

D.M.Keith Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car dealership in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their accounts team. The role involves supporting daily accounting functions, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining organized financial records. The company values attitude and offers world-class training, competitive annual leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Preferential rates for servicing and repairs

£25 contribution to eye tests

Long service awards

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and finance required.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient administration of the accounts department.
• Log, approve, and code purchase invoices.
• Assist the dealership accountant.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/05/2025

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our accounts team based in Leeds.

About the Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses, we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We seek genuine, caring individuals with a positive attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is to recruit for attitude and train for skills. While technical skills are valued, we also welcome candidates who enjoy working with customers and align with our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family, and Fearless. No automotive experience is necessary.

We expect hard work, but in return, we offer an industry-leading package and opportunities for progression. We promote from within, and ambition to excel is essential.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and finance, with a willingness to learn and develop. You should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting the dealership accountant in daily accounting functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the efficient administration of the accounts department.
• Providing consistent customer service aligned with our standards and those of our manufacturers.
• Logging, approving, and coding purchase invoices.
• Completing reconciliations.
• Allocating costs and bonuses correctly to vehicles.
• Issuing invoices and credits accurately.
• Maintaining organized records for VAT input and output.
• Demonstrating effective communication.
• Assisting the dealership accountant.

What We Offer

World-class training provided.

30 days of annual leave, including 8 bank holidays, increasing with service length.

Preferential rates for servicing and repairs for your family and friends' cars.

£25 contribution to eye tests.

Long service awards.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Essential: Accounts experience; motor trade experience beneficial.

Hours

40 hours per week.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, religion, disability, or other characteristics.