Assistant Accountant - Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join our team at Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central.
This is a full-time, permanent role offering a basic salary of upto£30,000, plus an excellent range of company benefits and ongoing development opportunities.
Although the role is based at Vertu Nissan Glasgow Central, you will support the accounting function for Vertu Nissan Glasgow South, working as part of a collaborative finance team within the wider Vertu Motors Group.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am - 5:00pm
- 30-minute lunch break
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting career within a successful and growing organisation, benefiting from a great work-life balance with no weekend working.
About the Role
Working closely with the Dealership Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operation of the business. You will assist in the production of accurate financial information, reports, and analysis to support business decisions and dealership performance.
As an Assistant Accountant, your duties will include:
- Forecasts
- Estimates
- Assisting with the production of Management Accounts
- Payroll
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Accruals and prepayments
- Cash Flow
- Reconciling manufacturer bonuses
- Credit Control
- Supporting the wider accounts team with ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing accurate work.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous Assistant Accountant or Accounts experience
- Experience within a motor retail environment would be advantageous but is not essential
- Kerridge/Keyloop experience would be beneficial
- A recognised accounting qualification or be actively studying towards a professional qualification such as CMA, AAT, ACCA or CIMA
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Good organisational and time-management abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to build effective relationships with both financial and non-financial colleagues
- A proactive and professional approach to work
This role would suit an Assistant Accountant looking to build on their existing experience and continue developing their finance career within a large and successful organisation.
Why Join Vertu Motors?
At Vertu Motors, we're proud to invest more in our colleagues' development than any other motor retailer. You'll benefit from ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and the support needed to achieve your full potential.
Our benefits package includes:
- Up to £30,000 basic salary
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 25 days holiday rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Access to our online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts with multiple retailers
- Preferential Service Rates
- Colleague Purchase Scheme
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Company Pension
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Excellent career progression across the Vertu Motors Group
Please note, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules.
If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. These may include verification of your recent employment, address history, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check where appropriate.
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