Accounts Assistant – Finance Team

About the role

This full‑time Accounts Assistant position sits within a busy finance team supporting an automotive dealership. You will help keep the accounts function running smoothly while gaining exposure to a wide range of financial administration and reporting tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain sales, purchase and vehicle ledgers.
• Process daily cash postings and complete bank reconciliations.
• Support month‑end accounting activities and perform stock checks and reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting and general accounts administration.
• Provide ad‑hoc finance support to the Dealership Accountant and management team.
• Ensure all financial records are accurate and up‑to‑date.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting procedures, reconciliations and month‑end processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and communicate effectively.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with accounting or dealer management systems (e.g., Kerridge) is advantageous.

What we offer

• Salary between £28,000 and £32,000 per year.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Employee discount schemes, discounted gym memberships and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Paid volunteering day each year.