Hybrid Assistant Accountant – 12-Month Maternity Cover

Trust Ford; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Part

Volunteer day each year

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Job summary

Trust Ford is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will assist in monthly and annual reporting, forecasts and budgets, and reconcile balance sheet accounts. Knowledge of Kerridge and motor trade accounting is advantageous.

The role is hybrid—on-site with home working, with the first 3 months in the office full-time. Travel to other dealerships may be required. Generous rewards and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate; able to handle financial data with accuracy.
• Intermediate Excel skills for financial reporting and forecasting.
• Experience or familiarity with Kerridge software is desirable.
• Able to travel to other dealerships for parts and vehicle stock checks when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of monthly reports and annual reports, and prepare forecasts and budgets.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts and support control and distribution of group finance income.

Skills

Numerate & literate

Intermediate Excel

Education

AAT Qualified or studying (late stage)

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

Trust Ford is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will assist in monthly and annual reporting, forecasts and budgets, and reconcile balance sheet accounts. Knowledge of Kerridge and motor trade accounting is advantageous.

The role is hybrid—on-site with home working, with the first 3 months in the office full-time. Travel to other dealerships may be required. Generous rewards and development opportunities are offered.