The Role
Assistant Accountant
Location:
Leeds x2 a week (Tues/Wed)
Company:
Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS), part of Cox Automotive Europe
Build Your Finance Career with a Market Leader
Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking for your next challenge?
At Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS), we're looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure across a diverse business, develop your accounting skills, and play a key role in supporting financial operations within one of the UK's leading automotive service providers.
Whether you're already working in a similar role or looking to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you'll support the financial management of the business, helping to ensure accurate reporting and effective financial controls. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and processing sales invoicing
- Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations
- Supporting month-end reporting activities
- Managing cash allocation and account reconciliations
- Investigating and resolving customer invoice queries
- Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting credit control and cash collection activities
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate financial data and billing
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or book keeping environment
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
- A proactive, positive approach and willingness to learn
- AAT qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous, but not essential as we will provide study support in the future for the right candidate
What's in It for You?
- Opportunity to develop your career within a large and successful organisation
- Exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance processes
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
- Comprehensive benefits package
- The chance to make a real impact within a growing business
About Us
Manheim Vehicle Services is part of Cox Automotive, the world's largest automotive services organisation. We provide end-to-end vehicle solutions that help our customers move, manage and remarket vehicles efficiently across the automotive lifecycle.
If you're looking for a role where you can grow professionally, develop your technical skills, and be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.
Who we are
Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers. Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.
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Testimonials
Aneliese Platts
Senior Designer
"The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!"
Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support
"I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day."
Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager
"In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role."
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