*Role: Assistant Accountant*
*Package: Salary £27,000 - £35,000 DOE*
*Hours: Full time or part time*
*Sector: Motor Trade*
*Location: Halifax (HX1) / hybrid also an option after probation*
*Start Date: ASAP*
Partnering with a prestigious luxury car dealership in West Yorkshire, we're on the hunt for a proactive *Assistant Accountant*.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong drive to understand the motor trade (previous experience is a bonus!) and support a team that values quality and customer care by operating a slick Finance back-office.
You'll collaborate directly with the Sales Director weekly, diving into stock reports, profit margins, and finance queries.
Offering up to £35k (DOE) and open to discussions around flexible hours, hybrid working and study support—this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a dynamic, high-end brand.
*The Role*
Key responsibilities:
* Profit margin reporting
* Bank reconciliations
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Hold weekly Finance review with director to deal with any unallocated costs, review sales & ensure stock up to date
* Accurately posting & coding supplier invoices
* Recording sales accurately
* Weekly supplier payment runs
* VAT returns
* Reconcile petty cash
* Liaising with external accountants on monthly/quarterly basis
* Continuous improvement of accounting and back office processes
* Post contra-journals to net client/supplier transactions
* Ensuring cleared funds received prior to releasing a vehicle
* Manage supplier relationships & deal with any invoicing queries
* Accurate filing of records – strong audit trail throughout
*The Person *
We’re looking for someone who:
* Potentially has experience within the motor trade/car dealership environment
* Knowledge of the VAT margin scheme
* Confident working independently but isn’t afraid to ask questions
* Has strong excel skills
* A proactive attitude & excellent communication skills
* Is solutions led
With growth opportunities on the horizon, we seek someone with a genuine interest in understanding the business & a someone who has a continuous learning mindset—it's ok not to know everything, but the desire to learn is essential!
By having a can-do attitude & tackling challenges head on there will be opportunity to progress and really pave your own path with this fast-growing dealership.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Are you looking for full time or part time work? If part time, how many hours?
* Are you able to reliably commute to HX1?
* On excel can you do vlookups, pivot tables, some formulas?
Experience:
* motor trade finance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
