Assistant Management Accountant New

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

Job summary

Join a leading premium automotive retail group as an Assistant Management Accountant. In this role, you will support financial reporting, assist with budget preparation, and gain end-to-end exposure by managing branch accounts. This position offers career growth and the chance to contribute to the ongoing financial performance of the business while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Career progression and support with professional qualifications

24 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service

Tech & Travel Purchase Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Solid Excel skills and confidence with financial systems.
• Experience in automotive finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and analyse variances.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and year-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Education

Part-Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/AAT

Tools

Keyloop (Kerridge)

Job description

Vines of Gatwick is looking forAssistant Management Accountant.

Your role

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

Hybrid:3 / 4 days a week in the office

Hours:37½ per week Monday - Friday

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.

Your profile

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

Rewards

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