Job Ref: 214776390

Date: 2021-09-29 16:37:35

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Assistant Accountant

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £28500 per annum plus excellent benefits

Full Time

Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 October 2020

We’re currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join our Head Office team based in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is seeking a permanent position, working as part of a team, with variety and responsibility within a friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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Responsible for the reconciliation of allocated balance sheet accounts (manufacturer bonus, finance debtors, service plans, etc).

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Reconcile month end vehicle stocks to Manufacturer dealer summaries and balance sheet.

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Review and reconcile new and used vehicle contra accounts.

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Reconcile month end parts stock, WIP, and GIS reports to balance sheet.

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Check and approve daily outgoing BACS and CHAPS payments.

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Review vehicle costs in progress to ensure VM stock records are kept correctly maintained.

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Examine balance sheet error accounts and zero balance accounts instigating a resolution to any balances.

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Monthly balance sheet review with the Group Reconciliation Accountant.

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Carry out fixed asset checks across our various branches.

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Work as part of a team to encourage development of Accounts Assistants.

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Support the finance team (cashiering, SL and PL) with any ad hoc tasks.

Successful Applicant:

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Automotive experience and a working knowledge of Kerridge/CDK/Drive.

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Experience in balance sheet reconciliations within the automotive industry.

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A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, IF function, etc).

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AAT qualified desirable but not required.

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Attention to detail.

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Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

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Enthusiastic and motivated.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Be a confident communicator both verbal and written.

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Be an active team player who is equally at ease working on their own initiative.

About Us

Steven Eagell is an established Toyota & Lexus Automotive Retailer with branches in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk and the West Midlands.

We offer a range of benefits including:

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Competitive salary.

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22 days holiday plus bank holidays.

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Staff discount scheme.

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Life Insurance.

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Workplace Pension Scheme.

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