Division Assistant Accountant

Lookers; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with progression

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Techscheme for tech purchases

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health 24/7 GP

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

MyView PayNow

Will writing services

Flexible life assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Home and technology vouchers

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Lookers is seeking a commercially focused Division Assistant Accountant for the BMW Stoke division. You will support the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager, analyse dealership performance, and ensure accuracy across transactional accounting. You will also own the allocated BMW dealerships within the division.

This 37.5-hour role (Mon-Fri 9-5) offers progression, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to financial performance across the Stoke BMW network.

Qualifications

• A solid understanding of core accounting disciplines.
• Proven performance within a commercial finance environment.
• An accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards one is advantageous but not essential.
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel and strong working knowledge of the motor industry and Dealer Management Systems.
• A consistent demonstration of Lookers values.
• A forward-thinking, proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support financial performance across the BMW Stoke division and associated dealerships.
• Provide essential support to the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager.
• Analyse dealership performance and maintain accuracy across all transactional accounting.
• Play a key role in the month-end close.
• Take ownership of allocated BMW dealerships within the division.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or working towards

Tools

MS Excel

Dealer Management Systems

Job description

Division Assistant Accountant – BMW Stoke

Location: BMW Stoke

Hours: 37.5 (Monday-Friday 9-5pm)

We're looking for a commercially focused Division Assistant Accountant to support financial performance across our BMW Stoke division and associated dealerships.

As a Division Assistant Accountant, you'll provide essential support to the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager, ensuring the smooth running of daily financial operations. You'll analyse dealership performance, maintain accuracy and integrity across all transactional accounting, and play a key role in the month-end close. You'll take ownership of allocated BMW dealerships within the division.

What You'll Bring

• A solid understanding of core accounting disciplines
• Proven performance within a commercial finance environment
• An accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards one is advantageous but not essential
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel and strong working knowledge of the motor industry and Dealer Management Systems
• A consistent demonstration of Lookers values
• A forward-thinking, proactive approach with strong attention to detail

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.