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Accounts Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Worcester

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in accounting routines, stock checks, and month-end reconciliations. Knowledge of CDK/Kerridge and Microsoft Office is a plus. Be organized, diligent, and detail-oriented.
  • You will support daily accounts functions, manage sales and purchase ledgers, post cash, reconcile banks, and assist with ad-hoc tasks, ensuring excellent service at flexible hours.

Requirements

  • Previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations are essential.
  • Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office would is not essential but would be advantageous.
  • Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

  • Support the day to day functions of the accounts department from the sales and purchase ledgers to the daily cash postings and bank reconciliations.
  • Assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required.
  • Work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays – Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Accounts Assistant at Sytner BMW Worcester?

The main responsibilities include supporting the day-to-day functions of the accounts department, managing sales and purchase ledgers, handling daily cash postings, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting the Dealership Accountant and Management team with ad-hoc duties.

What are the working hours for this position?

Sytner Accounts Assistants work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays and Fridays, with some occasional weekend work to ensure high levels of customer service.

Is previous experience in accounting required for this role?

Yes, previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations, are essential for this position.

Do I need to know how to use specific software for this job?

Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office is not essential but would be advantageous for this role.

What qualities is Sytner looking for in a potential candidate?

Sytner is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, well-organized, diligent, able to work to strict deadlines, pay attention to detail, and can work both independently and as part of a small team.

What benefits are offered to employees at Sytner Group?

Benefits include enhanced holiday entitlement (33 days including bank holidays), industry-leading maternity, paternity and adoption pay, career development opportunities, recognition of long service every 5 years, discounted car schemes, high street discounts, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, and one paid day a year for voluntary/community work.

Is there support for diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Sytner Group is committed to creating an equitable environment and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. They also provide the right to ask for adjustments to the recruitment process.

Where is the Sytner BMW Worcester dealership located?

The dealership is located at Knightsbridge Park, Wainwright Road, Worcester, United Kingdom, WR4 9FA.

The UK's largest dealer group. Named 2019 Top UK Retailer to Work For by Glassdoor.

Automotive
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1968
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are the UK’s largest dealership representing 25 brands up and down the country. Established in 1968, our success has been built by every team member working together and contributing to our ‘one team’ ethos. Our group aim is to be famous for delighting our colleagues, customers and manufacturers. We do this by being honest and giving respect, embracing diversity and inclusivity, working together, listening and contributing, celebrating success and having fun. We have unrivalled experience in the specialist market, providing customers with new cars, approved used cars and aftersales services. Our employees are highly trained, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and driven to deliver our fundamental commitment to our customers – getting it right the first time and making every interaction special.