About the Role - kick start your career in Finance!
Are you passionate about numbers and cars? Join our dynamic head office team as an Accounts Apprentice at our Head Office in Stratford upon Avon, where you'll gain hands-on experience in automotive finance while working towards a recognized accounting qualification (e.g., AAT & CIMA). This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in Finance, supporting the finance team in managing the financial heartbeat of our dealerships.
Role and Responsibilities
1. Assist with reconciling vehicle sales invoices and purchase orders
2. Support daily banking, cash flow monitoring, and reconciliation
3. Help maintain accurate stock records for vehicles
4. Reconcile supplier statements and assist with payment runs
5. Respond to finance queries from sales, service, and parts departments
6. Learn dealership management systems (Kerridge/CDK)
About you
Essential:
7. Excellent GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English and educated to A level standard
8. Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
9. Good organisational skills
10. Good communication skills and a team-player attitude
11. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook/email
12. Enthusiasm for the motor industry and finance
Desirable:
13. Previous work experience in a customer facing role
14. Basic accounts knowledge
What we offer
15. Enrolment in an accredited accounting training program (AAT)
16. On-the-job training and working with experienced dealership accountants
17. Exposure to dealership finance
18. Competitive salary and fully supported study package
19. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
20. Sick pay
21. Group life insurance
22. Staff referral scheme
23. Mentorship from experienced professionals in the motor trade
24. Opportunities for career progression
25. Staff discounts on vehicle servicing, Listers benefits (discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas and holidays
26. Access to company events, wellbeing initiatives, and more