Trainee Accounts Assistant

Sytner Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group offers an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Accounts Assistant at Leeds Audi. In this role, you will support essential accounting functions while developing your skills in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or be pursuing an accounting qualification, demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days including bank holidays

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay

Career Development opportunities

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

One paid voluntary/community work day per year

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role or studying towards AAT qualification.
• Knowledge of accounting routines such as stock checks and month-end reconciliations.
• Flexible availability to work, including potentially weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day functions of the accounts department.
• Assist with sales and purchase ledgers, cash postings, and bank reconciliations.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as required by the accountant and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Diligence

Organization

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Job description

About The Role

Leeds Audi has a fantastic opportunity available for a Trainee Accounts Assistant to join their team.

As a Sytner Trainee Accounts Assistant, you will support the day-to-day functions of the accounts department, including sales and purchase ledgers, daily cash postings, and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team with ad-hoc duties as required.

Sytner Trainee Accounts Assistants typically work flexible hours from Monday to Friday; however, this may include weekends to ensure high levels of customer service.

About You

Previous experience and a good working knowledge of accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations, are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office is advantageous but not essential.

Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well-organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines, paying attention to detail and working both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants should have experience in an accounting role or be studying towards an Accounts qualification, such as AAT, as a minimum requirement.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group offers an industry-leading benefits package and is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential. Benefits include:

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

We value diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We also support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

For more information about our diversity and inclusion policies, please click here.

Additional Information

We represent over 23 prestigious vehicle brands across 140 UK dealerships. Our focus is on developing talent and building careers, with recent colleague engagement scores of 89%.

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Location: Leeds Audi, Apex Way, Apex Business Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5LN