Assistant Accountant
1 month ago
Role: Assistant Accountant
Package: Salary £27,000 - £35,000 DOE
Hours: Full time or part time
Sector: Motor Trade
Location: Halifax (HX1) / hybrid also an option after probation
Start Date: ASAP
Partnering with a prestigious luxury car dealership in West Yorkshire, we're on the hunt for a proactive Assistant Accountant.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong drive to understand the motor trade (previous experience is a bonus) and support a team that values quality and customer care by operating a slick Finance back-office.
You'll collaborate directly with the Sales Director weekly, diving into stock reports, profit margins, and finance queries.
Offering up to £35k (DOE) and open to discussions around flexible hours, hybrid working and study support—this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a dynamic, high-end brand.
The Role
Key responsibilities:
* Profit margin reporting
* Bank reconciliations
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Hold weekly Finance review with director to deal with any unallocated costs, review sales & ensure stock up to date
* Accurately posting & coding supplier invoices
* Recording sales accurately
* Weekly supplier payment runs
* VAT returns
* Reconcile petty cash
* Liaising with external accountants on monthly/quarterly basis
* Continuous improvement of accounting and back office processes
* Post contra-journals to net client/supplier transactions
* Ensuring cleared funds received prior to releasing a vehicle
* Manage supplier relationships & deal with any invoicing queries
* Accurate filing of records – strong audit trail throughout
The Person
We’re looking for someone who:
* Potentially has experience within the motor trade/car dealership environment
* Knowledge of the VAT margin scheme
* Confident working independently but isn’t afraid to ask questions
* Has strong excel skills
* A proactive attitude & excellent communication skills
* Is solutions led
With growth opportunities on the horizon, we seek someone with a genuine interest in understanding the business & a someone who has a continuous learning mindset—it's ok not to know everything, but the desire to learn is essential
By having a can-do attitude & tackling challenges head on there will be opportunity to progress and really pave your own path with this fast-growing dealership
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