Assistant Accountant

Full job description
Overview:
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm


We're excited to be on the lookout for an Assistant Accountant to come and join our experienced Accounts team at Mercedes-Benz of Stourbridge on a permanent basis.

The role will require you to work to set procedures on daily, weekly and monthly cycles, working closely with the rest of the Accounts and Admin team and Line Managers as appropriate carrying out weekly and monthly reconciliations to produce relevant management reports in line with group and brand standards.

Responsibilities

Daily Banking, Processing incoming payments from all Departments
Bank Reconciliation
Weekly debt reviews
Processing and reconciling manufacturer payments
Raising payments to external customers via the bank
Overseeing the Purchase and Sales ledgers
Working closely with the accountants during month end timetable
Qualifications

You will love attention to detail and bring this to life in maintaining accurate records and everything else in the world of your role!

Being organised will be second nature to you, and thrive working well under pressure, prioritising workload and showing initiative improving any procedures where appropriate and can handle multiple demands of your time.

Communication is key, as you will showcase this in varying methods in this role whilst not forgetting you will be exposed to sensitive information at times, so being discreet and protecting confidential material is a must.

Some level of flexibility will be required during busy periods/holiday cover.


About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health Wellbeing:

Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing:

MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
Will writing services to help plan for the future
Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure Lifestyle:

Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
Access to home and technology vouchers
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