Vertu Motors BMW Sunderland. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team in Vertu Motors BMW Sunderland to be looking after BMW Sunderland & BMW Durham. This is a Full-Time, permanent role where we are offering a basic salary up to £26,000 depending on experience plus company beneifts working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday. This role will require travel between Sunderland and Durham so a driving licence is essential for you to be considered. As an Assistant Accountant, you will work alongside the Dealership Accountant in the production of accounts and data to support the management team, and as an aid to business decisions. Your role will include assisting in the day-to-day financial operations. You'll be part of a team responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of our accounting and financial procedures across two physical sites, made up of BMW, MINI & Motorrad operations. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients and customers. Requirements Experience working as an Assistant Accountant ideally within the motor industry Experience using Kerridge or Drive systems Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational skills Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy By joining Vertu Motors, you will become a valuable member of a business that prioritises living and embodying our values. You will have the opportunity to work alongside individuals who share your principles and beliefs. There is an integrity-driven work culture that fosters recognition and allows for progression, including the chance to advance your career through our internal development programmes. Vertu Motors operates with a clear mission to provide an exceptional customer experience by partnering with automotive manufacturers to offer vehicle supply and repair services. As one of the largest UK motor retail groups, our primary objective is to expand our current dealership portfolio, which currently stands at over 190 dealerships. At Vertu Motors, we have a commitment to being transparent, ensuring that we are open about our beliefs, objectives, and desired future. We want you to become an integral part of this exciting journey. We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague’s personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes: 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers Preferential Service Rates Colleague Purchase Scheme Share Incentive Scheme Pension Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Apply today to be considered for this role If your application is successful we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.