Assistant Accountant

Carlingo

Assistant Accountant

£33000

Carlingo, Harrogate

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 29 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7c016f161afc44149a109ce903e96e88

Full Job Description

  • Your primary focus will be oversight of the financial transactions of the business and the efficient operation of the accounts function

  • The role will be varied and include, amongst other things, managing debtors and creditors, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll, VAT returns, maintenance of the fixed asset register and supporting the production of monthly management accounts

  • Ensuring that company policies and procedures are followed

  • Liaising with all teams within the business, including sales, workshop and buying

  • This can be a development role for someone with aspirations to become a Dealership Accountant

    We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Accountant with great Excel skills and payroll experience and ideally also with experience of working within the motor industry, although this is not essential., AAT qualified or equivalent.

  • Enthusiastic about delivering high quality, accurate output.

  • Able to work independently and take initiative.

  • A keen eye for detail.

  • Able to build positive working relationships with other team members.

  • Strong ability to multi-task, think on your feet, problem solve and when necessary 'roll your sleeves up and get involved' with an appetite to grow and develop.

  • Good time keeping skills.

  • Experience in the car industry is preferred, but not essential if you are an adaptive learner.

    Carlingo is an independent used car retailer based on the main road into Harrogate.


  • Selling hand-picked, quality used cars with great specification and superb provenance, we strive to deliver outstanding, honest and reliable customer service. We are looking to hire talented, ambitious and passionate people to join us as we grow the business.

    We have around 200 cars in stock, priced from £6,000 to £30,000, with our experienced in-house buying team sourcing only the best cars from all around the country. There is a new state of the art preparation centre behind the main showroom which will prepare all the cars ready for display. This includes 5 ramps, an MOT bay, SMART and paint repair, tyre changer and wheel balancer, and a valet bay area.

    We offer excellent future career prospects, support, training, and job security. By joining Carlingo expect to be highly valued, working in a high-quality environment based on main franchised dealer standards.

    This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with plans underway to expand across the north of England.

  • Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

  • Hours: 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday

  • Company Uniform.

  • Full Time Permanent Contract.

  • Full training and ongoing development.

  • Pension scheme.

  • 28 days holiday per annum including statutory holidays.

  • Company and department social events.


  • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year