Accounts Assistant United Kingdom
Job description
Accounts Assistant
Citygate Automotive, Colindale
Salary: £28,000
Permanent
Role overview
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to ensure smooth running of Accounts Department and to assist the Group Financial Accountant in producing accurate information
Key responsibilities
As an Accounts Assistant your key responsibilities will be:
· To assist the Group Financial Accountant in producing monthly management accounts to agreed timescales
· To implement and maintain accounting procedures
· To perform balance sheet reconciliations
· To update audit schedules and file on monthly basis
· To control the collation of data sufficient for the preparation of financial reports on agreed timescales
· To produce regular reports as required for external use, including Manufacturers Composites
· To maintain and update the fixed asset register
· To ensure accurate coding of all accounting input documentation and to ensure that all accounting responsibilities are completed within agreed timescales
· To maintain good working relationships with other staff
· To work closely with managerial colleagues
· To ensure adherence to the financial control policies of the Company
· To cover accounting staff during absence/holidays
· To review aged debtors, creditors and vehicle related accounts reconciliations on a regular basis
· To notify the Group Financial Accountant of any issues affecting the performance of the department
What’s in it for you?
With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:
· Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
· Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles
· Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
· High street discounts
· Wellbeing portal
· Employee assistance programme
· Purchase, service and parts discounts
· Employee referral scheme
· Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme
About You
As an Accounts Assistant, you will ideally have the following skill and experiences:
· Minimum experience of at least one year in finance department
· Strong Organisational Skills, as they typically handle high volume.
· Excellent communications skills, including the ability to listen to others and relay information clearly
· Proactive with approach to the working environment with flexibility to adapt to changing demands
· Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office is not essential but would be advantageous
· Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
Why Citygate
Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
