Mercedes-Benz Assistant Accountant

Sytner Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to handle critical accounting functions. The role includes day-to-day accounting tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial report production. Candidates should have prior experience in an automotive accounts department, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and develop their potential.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay

Career Development

Recognition of Long Service

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Paid voluntary/community work day

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of accounting tasks, stock checks, and month-end reconciliations.
• Experience in an accounts department in the automotive industry is essential.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the production of financial reports.
• Support the Dealership Accountant and Management team in ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Accounting routines

Balance sheet reconciliations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Use of Autoline/Kerridge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Mercedes-Benz of West London 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 DealershipAccountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required.

Mercedes-Benz 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.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 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.

As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process.