Assistant Accountant (maternity cover)

Taggarts Motor Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover in Colchester. This role is crucial to the finance department, where you'll leverage your accounting skills to support the team and work closely with the Dealership Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in the automotive sector, with a focus on daily financial operations and reporting. If you are detail-oriented and eager to develop your career in accounts, this position offers a supportive environment with the potential for long-term success.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced maternity leave

Critical illness cover

Techscheme for latest tech

Employee assistance programme

Free access to Smart Health

Qualifications

• Hardworking Assistant Accountant with experience in finance.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and process invoices.
• Assist the Dealership Accountant with month-end tasks.
• Review and analyze vehicle and cash sale debt weekly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Positive mental attitude

Accounts Assistant experience

Motor trade experience

Education

Experience in accounting

Tools

Kerridge/ADP or similar systems

Job description

OTE

Overview

Colchester Ford

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 (37.5 hours per week)

We're searching for an Assistant Accountant at Colchester Ford for a 12 month maternity cover contract. The Assistant Accountant is the backbone of any finance department. You will be required to use your knowledge and skills previously gained as an Accounts Assistant to help and support those now in those positions within the team whilst also effectively working alongside the Dealership Accountant to ensure accurate and timely financial results are driven.

This opportunity is one which you can learn from the best in our Dealership Accountant who will allow you to develop your skills and establish a long successful career in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Daily Bank Reconciliations, covering the cash and bank postings in period of absence within your team
• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Processing payments
• Daily banking
• Weekly review and analysis of all vehicle and cash sale debt
• Assisting the Dealership Accountant with month end related tasks

Qualifications

You will be a hardworking Assistant Accountant with previous knowledge of Kerridge/ADP or similar systems. Motor trade experience would be advantageous although not essential. We are also open to quick learners who are looking to start their career in accounts as we are always looking for fresh new talent.

Excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive mental attitude is what is needed to succeed in this position.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About Us

We are one of the top automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driver's licence check will also be carried out.