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Assistant Accountant (Newbury & Oxford Dealerships) We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our client for a superb Car Dealership Group one of the largest in the UK. This role is available as the previous candidate has been promoted so progression is encouraged. You will be paid Mileage and expected to spend part of your working week at each Dealership. Some Hybrid Working maybe available This is a fantastic role for a commercially minded, motor trade experienced(not essential), accounts person ready to step up to the next level, or an existing Assistant Accountant to join their division. This is a role where you will work closely with the Dealership Accountant & Heads of Business, and the on-site Accounts office team, making a real difference to the operational performance while ensuring all financial control and accounting processes are in place. Your focus will be on the day-to-day overseeing of the financial health of a Leading Car Brand franchises, and the efficient operation of an accounts team who processes daily accounting transactions for these sites. In addition to these duties, you will be required to Assist with balance sheet control and risk/audit management, Ensuring inventory checks meet internal requirements, Managing working capital and ongoing cost reviews. This can be a developmental role for somebody with aspirations to become a Dealership Accountant, you will take the initial lead for the Management Accounts - once trained. They offer training, in addition, to study support and ongoing on-site training/leadership & support. You will work as part of the dealership finance & admin team, and as a part of our retail finance division and will work to support the dealerships with day-to-day financial reporting and management. Offered on a full-time basis, this role reports to the Regional Accountant. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role in the motor industry and will be equally adept at sole working as well as working with and supervising a small team. What does a typical day/week/month involve? Daily Liaise with local management as well as divisional and group-level accounting staff to ensure a consistent approach Manage risk and working capital matters Ensure all accounts office tasks have been completed in an accurate and timely manner Weekly Bad debt provision reporting & review Manufacturer bonus debt reconciliations Monthly Assisting with the production of management accounts as required by the dealership leadership team, dealership accountant & group finance Calculate and post accruals and prepayments Demo write-down Fixed Asset depreciation Composite submission to the Brand Monthly Performance Review meeting file - supporting documentation preparation Key controls preparation and review Sales & purchase ledger close, review and reporting The Company Colleague discounts on new and used vehicles, parts and servicing 25 Days Annual Leave and Additional Holiday Days added for length of Service Accountancy Study Support on Offer Training and Continual self-development Free Eye Care Vouchers Life assurance at no cost to you Pension Starting Salary £32-36,000 Dependant on Experience
In this role you will work as part of our external team of staff. Responsibilities and Duties Assisting customers Providing excellent customer service Loading and unloading vehicles Picking and checking orders Storing stock safely Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment. Qualifications and Skills A Counterbalance Forklift Licence Building industry knowledge. You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers on a daily basis so we are looking for someone that: Has the likeability factor Has excellent customer service Hard working Positive attitude Good attention to detail. Benefits In return, you can be a part of the UK's largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include: A competitive pay package Generous discretionary bonus scheme Substantial staff discounts Training and development opportunities Holiday scheme which rewards length of service Perkbox discounts Contributory pension scheme Financial Planning Support Cycle to work scheme Free parking Enhanced Maternity Enhanced Paternity Substantial Employee Discount Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support Please be aware the shift pattern for this role includes alternate Saturday mornings. MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 127 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!