Assistant Accountant

Thanks to exciting growth opportunities, Lloyd BMW and MINI Newcastle are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to be a part of their accounts team. 

Your role would be to aid in the preparation of monthly management accounts and support the smooth running of the accounts function on a day-to-day basis. You will also ensure accurate accounting processes are maintained and managing the ledgers for a clean month end close.  

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Ensure cash and bank reconciliations are completed accurately and financial records are maintained. 
• Reviewing vehicle debtors to ensure a clean month end cut-off is maintained. 
• Handling balance sheet reconciliations, including large manufacturer accounts. 
• Reviewing ledgers and working with colleagues to ensure completeness and accuracy. 
• Taking responsibility for the accurate set-up of same day and 3-day BACS bank payments for authorisation by the accountant. 
• Assisting with the wider month end process, culminating in the production of accurate and timely management accounts. 
• Managing accruals and prepayments to ensure proper financial reporting. 
• Managing fixed asset ledgers, including additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation. 
• Assiut with the reconciliation of stocks (including physical stocktaking) and vehicle funding. 
• Providing support, leadership and guidance to Accounts Assistants and Vehicle Administration staff within the wider team. 
• Signing off supplier invoices / statements and purchase ledger reconciliations. 
• Assisting with year-end audit and tax pack preparation. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have a proven track record in a similar role or be able to demonstrate the ability. 
• Proficiency in month end processes and balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Familiarity with accruals, prepayments, and the management of fixed asset registers. 
• Attention to detail and analytical skills. 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook. 
• Strong communicator, positive can-do attitude, desire to achieve. 

We are looking for a skilled Assistant Accountant, experience of working in the motor industry and knowledge of CDK Kerridge would be desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given. 

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week 

Salary: up to £30,000 

About Lloyd Motor Group 
 
Lloyd Motor Group is recognised as one of the UK’s leading independent automotive groups and represents some of the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers including BMW, MINI, Land Rover, Volvo, Kia and Volkswagen. Starting their journey with BMW in Cockermouth in 1976, the family-owned company now employs over 1,200 people across ten franchise brands and four in-house brands from locations across the north of England and south of Scotland. 

Rewards and Benefits: 

• 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday. 

• Healthcare cash plan. 

• Employee vehicle-discount schemes. 

• Highstreet discounts 

• Childcare vouchers. 

• Cycle to work scheme. 

• Eyecare vouchers. 

• Free flu jabs. 

• Internal and manufacturer training. 

To apply for this position, please click on the link below to submit your CV. PDF format only. 

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