Assistant Accountant

Posted Date 3 weeks ago(01/07/2025 12:43)
Job ID
2025-7414
# of Openings
1

Overview

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm

 

We're excited to be on the lookout for an Assistant Accountant to come and join our experienced Accounts team at Mercedes-Benz of Stourbridge on a permanent basis.

The role will require you to work to set procedures on daily, weekly and monthly cycles, working closely with the rest of the Accounts and Admin team and Line Managers as appropriate carrying out weekly and monthly reconciliations to produce relevant management reports in line with group and brand standards.

Responsibilities

  • Daily Banking, Processing incoming payments from all Departments
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Weekly debt reviews
  • Processing and reconciling manufacturer payments
  • Raising payments to external customers via the bank
  • Overseeing the Purchase and Sales ledgers
  • Working closely with the accountants during month end timetable

Qualifications

You will love attention to detail and bring this to life in maintaining accurate records and everything else in the world of your role!

Being organised will be second nature to you, and thrive working well under pressure, prioritising workload and showing initiative improving any procedures where appropriate and can handle multiple demands of your time.

Communication is key, as you will showcase this in varying methods in this role whilst not forgetting you will be exposed to sensitive information at times, so being discreet and protecting confidential material is a must.

Some level of flexibility will be required during busy periods/holiday cover.

 

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

· Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business

· Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service

· Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave

· Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

· Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs

· Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing

· Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments

· Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

· MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app

· Will writing services to help plan for the future

· Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

· Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle

· Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence

· Access to home and technology vouchers

· bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

 

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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