Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established motor retail specialist with a rich history, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They are currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to support their team with a wide variety of duties. Working closely with the site Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting month-end processes as well as day to day and stock related duties to support the wider finance function. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience from within the motor retail or dealership sector, have strong technical skills and enjoy working within a busy environment. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a hands-on approach will be key to success in this role. What will you be doing? Assisting in monthly management accounts preparation and year end accounts Reconciling and clearing Nominal Ledger accounts as instructed Inputting and coding cash book payments/receipts Maintaining accurate Fixed Asset/Demo/SDH/Used Write Down schedules Maintain Company petty cash records Administering insurances, Company vehicle records, MOTs and Taxes Preparing bank reconciliations and quarterly VAT returns Completing monthly Salesmen commission sheets for management approval Completing monthly Sales Reconciliation to Purchase ledger following up outstanding items Allocating monthly support received from manufacturer and issue lists of outstanding support and chase sales management/manufa...