Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant – Management Accounts Focus\\n\\nLocation: Northampton\\n Salary: £36,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits\\n Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (with semi flexibility)\\n\\nAre you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for precision and a strong grasp of management accounts? We're seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide vital support to a busy automotive dealership's Accounts team – playing a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and smooth day-to-day operations.\\n\\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and wants to take ownership of key accounting functions with a reputable and growing business.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\nPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations\\nAssist with physical stock takes and vehicle stock checks\\nCalculate and post journals into the Dealer Management System (DMS)\\nHandle accruals, prepayments, and ledger balance controls (vehicles, deposits, and debtors)\\nConfirm cleared funds, initiate bank payments\\nReconcile vehicle stock to nominal ledger\\nSupport vehicle funding reconciliation\\nProduce and submit Dealer Composite/IFC reports\\nPost entries to vehicle stock books and review monthly deal logs\\nRun financial and operational reports as required\\nProvide holiday cover for accounts team functions including bank recs and cash banking\\nOffer ad hoc support to the Dealership Accountant\\n \\nWorking Relationships:\\n\\nCollaborate with internal departments, dealership management, and manufacturer teams\\nEnsure seamless communication between finance and operations\\n \\nSuccess Metrics:\\n\\nTimely and accurate completion of all allocated tasks\\nConsistent high standards of balance sheet housekeeping\\nPositive feedback from finance leadership\\n \\nWhat You'll Need:\\n\\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (lookups, formulas, data sorting)\\nFamiliarity with Keyloop Drive/Rev 8 (preferred but not essential)\\nExcellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner\\nA flexible, self-starting attitude and willingness to support across teams\\nFull UK driving licence\\nEligibility to work in the UK\\n \\nWhat's on Offer:\\n\\nBasic Salary: £36,000 (depending on experience)\\n22 days holiday + Bank Holidays\\nPension contributions\\nAccess to employee benefits including Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, and retail discount programmes\\nOpportunities for learning and progression in a supportive, forward-thinking environment\\nOffice-based hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (30 min lunch). Flexibility available within standard hours\\n \\nIf you're looking for a varied, hands-on accounting role in a fast-paced dealership environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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