Assistant Accountant

Vertu Motors

Assistant Accountant

£28000

Vertu Motors, Low Southwick, Sunderland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 09402a3cf1a14c4f97e91190384d3ed8

Full Job Description

You will work alongside the accountant in the production of spreadsheets and statistical data to support the management team, and as an aid to business decisions.

Alongside day-to-day accounts you will also complete the following tasks:

  • Forecasts

  • Estimates

  • Assist with the production of the Management Accounts

  • Payroll

  • Balance sheet reconciliations

  • Accruals and Prepayments

  • Cash Flow

  • Reconciling Manufacturer Bonuses

  • Credit Control

    The ideal candidate will be an experienced Assistant Accountant, who is looking to take the next step up. A working knowledge of the Kerridge accounting system would be ideal but not essential, as well as previous Motor Trade experience. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients and customers., Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

  • Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages

  • Good organisational Skills

  • Excellent communication skills.

    This is a Full-Time, permanent role where we are offering a basic salary up to £28,000 depending on experience plus company, We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:


  • 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays

  • Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers

  • Preferential Service Rates

  • Colleague Purchase Scheme

  • Share Incentive Scheme

  • Pension

  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity