Assistant Management Accountant

Vines Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail group seeks a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team. The role offers career development opportunities while actively participating in financial processes such as budgeting and reporting. Ideal candidates are part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or AAT with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Benefits

Career progression support

24 days of annual leave

Tech & Travel Purchase Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job Shadowing Programme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proactive, can-do attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Education

Part-qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA / AAT

Tools

Keyloop

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Application Deadline: 13 June 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Compensation: £28,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Location: Crawley / Salfords, Redhill
Part-Qualified | Career Development Opportunity

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience

Hybrid: 3 / 4 days a week in the office

Hours: 37½ per week Monday - Friday

At Vines Group, we’re more than a car retailer — we’re a people-first business. Whether you're working behind the scenes or front of house, every team member plays a key role in delivering the high standards of service our customers expect.

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join our expanding finance team. If you're part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA / AAT) and eager to grow your career within a premium automotive retail group, this is your opportunity to drive forward with Vines.

What you'll be doing:

As Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll support our Management Accountants and Financial Controller by:

• Assisting in the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts
• Posting journals, including accruals, prepayments and payroll
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and analysing variances
• Supporting departmental managers with financial insights and reporting
• Helping with budget preparation, forecasting, VAT returns and year-end processes
• Managing cash flow reporting and supporting working capital control
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and helping improve internal systems and processes

As you develop within the role, you will take full responsibility for the Redhill branch accounts, gaining valuable end-to-end exposure and playing a key part in the ongoing financial performance of the site.

What you'll bring:

We’re looking for someone with:

• A proactive, can-do attitude and strong attention to detail
• Part-qualified or actively studying CIMA, ACCA, ACA or AAT
• 1–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (automotive experience is a plus)
• Solid Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain financial data simply and effectively
• Familiarity with Keyloop (Kerridge) or similar DMS software is an advantage
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

Why Join Vines Group?

At Vines, our mission is to inspire each other to delight our customers — and that starts with our people. You’ll be joining a business that genuinely cares about its people, champions both personal and professional growth, and is committed to long-term success. Our recognition as an Auto Trader 2024 People & Culture Finalist reflects the value, we place on creating a supportive, high-performing workplace.

What we offer

Join Vines Group and enjoy the opportunity to work with premium brands in a forward-thinking, people-first automotive business.

Alongside our core benefits — including a Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle2Work programme, High Street Discount Vouchers, and Long Service Awards — we also offer:

• Career progression and support with professional qualifications
• 24 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to 29 days with length of service
• Your birthday off — an extra day to celebrate, on us
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme — flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Tech & Travel Purchase Scheme — spread the cost of the latest technology or your next holiday with interest-free salary deductions
• Staff Vehicle Scheme — including cars, motorbikes, and EV charging options
• Health Cash Plan — support with everyday healthcare costs
• Enhanced Parental Leave — helping you through life’s key milestones
• Job Shadowing Programme — explore and gain experience across different roles within the business