Accounts Assistant

2 weeks ago


Colne, United Kingdom Simpsons ŠKODA Full time

: Accounts Assistant (Retail Motor Sector) - Maternity Cover until end of June 2024 - Immediate start available

**Line Manager**: FINANCE DIRECTOR

Simpsons SKODA is one of the most successful independently owned businesses in the region. As we continue to grow, we need to invest in the future and that means investing in our people.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the group for an Assistant Accountant.

The Accounts Assistant will be a key member of the accounting function, reporting directly to the Finance Director. They will be an integral part of the Accounts Department, assisting in the efficient running of the accounts function and ensuring strong financial accounting and reporting throughout the group.

To assist in the production of the monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner
To complete weekly and monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all balances are known and are correct
Optimising the systems we have in place, making sure are we are using them efficiently
Monthly vehicle stock checks
Purchase ledger invoices input and control of the supplier accounts
Provide backup and assistance in the vehicle administration of the Group
To communicate effectively with department managers and assist them with any financial matters required

3. PERSON SPECIFICATION - Assistant Accountant

Experience
Retail motor trade
SME
Owner-managed business
Kerridge experience desirable
Personal attributes
Compliant, pays attention to detail
Systematic, logical
Personable, influential
Able to communicate effectively with peers
Hard-worker, committed
Commercial, business-savvy, has ‘operational empathy’
Pro-active
Keen to learn and grow

**Skills**:Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Solid level of accountancy skills to balance sheet level
Extensive excel knowledge
Solid understanding of financial systems and processed
Ability to function well in a team
DMS/IT

**Qualifications**:
AAT part qualified (Final Level) or qualified

**Ref**: AA2023KB
Working Hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm (Flexible)
Location Skoda Colne
Salary £24000 per annum

**Benefits**:
Closing Date 30/11/2023


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