Assistant Accountant

SF are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant based in Derby on a permanent basis with the opportunity to progress.

Salary up to £31,000
Potential study support
Office based - Pride park

Job duties:


 To ensure all given tasks are carried out accurately and efficiently.
 To achieve high levels of courtesy and efficiency when dealing with customers, either directly or indirectly, in order to maximise Customer Satisfaction Performance.
 To understand the goals of the CMA Business Plan and actively participate in achieving objectives.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES


 Be able to carry out, advise and assist on all jobs within the department.
 Assist in monthly management accounts preparation.
 Ensure accuracy of vehicle finance logs and reconciliation to nominal ledger.
 Ensure accounts information downloaded.
 Attend and assist with annual vehicle stock takes.
 Ensure monthly new and used vehicle stock checks are fully reconciled.
 Reconcile and clear Nominal Ledger accounts as required.
 Edit and reconcile new and used other vehicle costs.
 Edit and reconcile vehicle PL accounts.
 Edit and reconcile balances on VSB PL Contra account.
 Control vehicle debts, daily banking and Bank statements.
 Support any data entry into computer system.
 Ensure manufacturer bonus accounts are fully reconciled and monies collected in a timely manner.
 Assist in Annual Budget preparation.
 Assist in the preparation and submission of 14 day and month end forecasts.
 Agree vehicle profits to vehicle profit and loss accounts.
 To assist with all month end close down procedures.
 Assist in the preparation of year end accounts.
 Verify monthly sales commissions in line with Group procedures.
 WAS Warranty accounts reconciled.
 Assist with quarterly VAT returns.
 Control vehicle debtors and distribute lists weekly as required.
 Admin support to AFRL/VISTA systems.
 Ensure all equipment in the working area is in good order and any defects reported immediately.
 To be aware of Company policy relating to Health and Safety.
 Ensure security of dealership assets at all times.
 Produce Excel spreadsheets as required.
 Ensure orderly retention off all supporting documentation.
 Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues.
 Communicate effectively with management and other staff verbally or by writing, as appropriate.