Finance Assistant

OPENLANE Europe; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive finance firm located in Chester is seeking a finance professional to join their supportive SPOTICAR Finance Team. This role involves preparing accounts, managing cash flow, and supporting both day-to-day operations and month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have finance experience, preferably within the automotive sector, and possess strong skills in Excel. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a variety of employee benefits including healthcare and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare scheme

Employee discount scheme

Company pension

Hybrid working

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Company sick pay

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Ability to prepare accounts up to trial balance.
• Proficient in using Excel for financial data management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of accounts.
• Manage cash flow and treasury activities.
• Support month-end processes.

Skills

Finance experience

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or AAT Level 4 qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the SPOTICAR Finance Team at our Head Office in Chester Business Park. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will play a key role in supporting the continued development and growth of the SPOTICAR brand. This role is ideal for someone with finance experience, preferably within the automotive sector, from either a B2C or B2B environment, who is looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced and supportive setting.

What will you do?

• Qualifications: Ideally part-qualified CIMA, ACA, or ACCA, or AAT Level 4 qualified (or above), with a genuine desire to continue professional development.
• Experience: Previous experience in a finance role is essential, ideally within the automotive sector or a B2C/B2B environment. Exposure to transactional accounting and month-end processes would be highly beneficial.
• Technical skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. You should be confident using formulas such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF to analyse and manage financial data accurately.
• Organisation & time management: Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Working style: A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently, while also contributing positively as part of a team.
• Communication & collaboration: Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work closely with colleagues across the business and respond professionally to financial queries.
• Attention to detail: A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring financial data is reliable and compliant.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts up to trial balance, including purchase, sales, and nominal ledgers
• Managing cash flow and treasury activities, including payments and bank reconciliations
• Supporting day-to-day financial operations and month-end processes
• Monitoring and responding to the shared Finance inbox
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with the Main Central Controller
• Supporting other departments with financial information and queries as required.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Full training and ongoing support
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Company pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Hybrid working
• Social events
• Company sick pay

Are we the perfect match? Then GO FOR IT and bring your career to the next level! Send us your CV and become part of the OPENLANE/Spoticar team! OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.