Automotive Finance Assistant Accountant Career Growth

Lookers Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with progression

Generous annual leave and long service

Enhanced family leave

Techscheme for discounted tech

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health – GP access

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Lookers Limited is seeking a Division Assistant Accountant to support financial performance across our Essex dealerships. You will assist the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager with daily financial operations and month-end close, focusing on accurate transactional accounting for allocated dealerships.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, Excel proficiency, and familiarity with dealer management systems.

Qualifications

• Understanding of relevant accounting disciplines.
• Track record of good performance in a commercial finance environment.
• Accountancy qualification or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Support the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager in daily financial operations across the division.
• Analyze the financial performance of the Division and ensure accuracy of all transactional accounting.
• Assist with month-end close and ensure accuracy for allocated dealerships within the division.

Skills

Accounting disciplines understanding

Commercial finance experience

Forward thinking

Proactive attitude

Education

Accountancy qualification or ACA/ACCA/CIMA in progress

Tools

MS Excel

Dealer Management systems

Job description

Lookers Limited is seeking a Division Assistant Accountant to support financial performance across our Essex dealerships. You will assist the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager with daily financial operations and month-end close, focusing on accurate transactional accounting for allocated dealerships.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, Excel proficiency, and familiarity with dealer management systems.