Overview
Location: Colchester Ford
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (fixed term contract until end of March)
We're recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the team at Colchester Ford on a Fixed Term Contract basis until 31st March 2026.
The Assistant Accountant is the backbone of any finance department. You will be required to use your knowledge and skills previously gained in an Accounts department to help and support the whole team whilst also effectively working alongside the Dealership Accountant to ensure accurate and timely financial results are driven.
This opportunity is one which you can learn from the best in our Dealership Accountant who will allow you to develop your skills and establish a long successful career in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
1. Daily Bank Reconciliations, covering the cash and bank postings in period of absence within your team
2. Processing purchase ledger invoices
3. Processing payments
4. Daily banking
5. Weekly review and analysis of all vehicle and cash sale debt
6. Assisting the Dealership Accountant with month end related tasks
Qualifications
You will be a hardworking Assistant Accountant with previous knowledge of Kerridge/ADP or similar systems. Motor trade experience would be advantageous although not essential. We are also open to quick learners who are looking to start their career in accounts as we are always looking for fresh new talent.
Excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive mental attitude is what is needed to succeed in this position.
If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please