Assistant Management Accountant

Baylis; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylis is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their successful accounts team in Cheltenham. The ideal candidate will have automotive accounts experience, be AAT qualified, and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills. This full-time role involves supporting month-end processes, managing ledgers, and assisting with audits, offering a salary of up to £30,000 per annum along with various benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Company events

Store discount

Qualifications

• AAT qualification is essential.
• Experience in a motor trade business is preferred.
• Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processes, including Management Accounts.
• Maintain Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Reconcile accounts and statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Business awareness

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualified

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Kerridge

CDK

Keyloop

Job description

Job description

The Role:

Baylis (Gloucester) Limited currently has a great opportunity for someone to join a successful accounts team. We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the team in Cheltenham.

To fit this role, a suitable Assistant Accountant must have a productive and efficient attitude, along with thorough automotive accounts experience.

We are looking for someone with excellent business awareness, as well as the will and ability to work within a team environment.

Role and Responsibilities of an Assistant Accountant:

1. Assist with month-end processes, including aspects of Management Accounts.
2. Maintain strong attention to detail and support the team proactively.
3. Assist with all aspects of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
4. Reconcile accounts and statements (both supplier and nominal).
5. Perform cashiering duties.
6. Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts.
7. Compile and submit manufacturer composites.
8. Assist with external audits.

Requirements:

• AAT qualified.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience within a motor trade business.
• Previous use of automotive systems such as Kerridge, CDK, Keyloop is ideal but not essential.

The Package:

• Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum.
• Benefits: Pension, discounts, and more.

Hours: Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week.

If you believe you have the necessary knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to succeed as an Assistant Accountant, we would like to hear from you.

Note: Don’t worry if your CV is out of date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00 - £30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cheltenham GL51 0AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience within the motor trade?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person