Assistant Accountant

Sytner Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive dealership in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage accounting tasks for multiple business functions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background, particularly in the automotive sector, with experience in stock checks and reconciliations. This role offers a varied work environment with opportunities to assist in ad-hoc duties. The dealership provides an industry-leading benefits package, including enhanced holiday entitlement and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days incl. bank holidays

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Career Development

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

One day a year paid voluntary / community work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations is essential.
• Prior experience in an accounts department within the automotive industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting for four separate business functions.
• Includes standard day-to-day accounting tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Assist Dealership Accountant and Management team with ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Good working knowledge of accounting routines

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic and well-organised

Tools

Autoline/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Bentley, Bugatti, McLaren, Pagani and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Manchester has a fantastic opportunity available for an Assistant Accountant to join the team.

This role is a critical position within a busy team responsible for the accounting for four separate business functions. The role will include the standard day to day accounting tasks, balance sheet reconciliations and the production of financial reports. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad‑hoc duties where required.

Sytner Assistant Accountants work between Monday and Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.

About You

Previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month‑end reconciliations are essential. Knowledge of the Autoline/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office would be advantageous. Prior experience in an accounts department in the automotive industry is essential.

Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well‑organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry‑leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

Benefits

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days incl. bank holidays
• Industry‑leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work

At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.

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