Assistant Accountant

• Annual Salary: £30,000
• Location: Birmingham
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a well-known automotive brand in Birmingham. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performing team environment and is committed to providing accurate and efficient financial support across multiple business areas.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage daily banking, cashbook posting, and bank reconciliations.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations including accruals and prepayments.
• Process journals and support the month-end timetable.
• Maintain vehicle ledger, including new/used vehicle costing and profit analysis.
• Reconcile vehicle stock, work-in-progress (WIP), aged debts, sundry balances, and manufacturer bonus claims.
• Monitor and reconcile manufacturer incentives, holdbacks, and funding.
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Review and investigate discrepancies across all ledgers.
• Assist with VAT returns and compliance-related tasks.
• Prepare management information and financial reports.
• Assist with the completion of monthly composite submissions.
• Support stock checks across sales and service departments.
• Handle ad-hoc accounting tasks to support the wider management team.
• The role primarily operates Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend flexibility during peak periods such as month-end.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in an automotive dealership accounts department.
• Strong understanding of accounting routines: month-end, reconciliations, ledgers, WIP, stock, and composites.
• Proficiency in Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
• Clear career development opportunities.
• Long service recognition.
• Discounted vehicle schemes.
• High street and lifestyle discounts.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• One paid volunteering day per year.

To apply for this Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV today.