Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant - Management Accounts Focus

Location: Northampton
Salary: £36,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (with semi flexibility)

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for precision and a strong grasp of management accounts? We're seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide vital support to a busy automotive dealership's Accounts team - playing a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and wants to take ownership of key accounting functions with a reputable and growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with physical stock takes and vehicle stock checks
Calculate and post journals into the Dealer Management System (DMS)
Handle accruals, prepayments, and ledger balance controls (vehicles, deposits, and debtors)
Confirm cleared funds, initiate bank payments
Reconcile vehicle stock to nominal ledger
Support vehicle funding reconciliation
Produce and submit Dealer Composite/IFC reports
Post entries to vehicle stock books and review monthly deal logs
Run financial and operational reports as required
Provide holiday cover for accounts team functions including bank recs and cash banking
Offer ad hoc support to the Dealership Accountant

Working Relationships:

Collaborate with internal departments, dealership management, and manufacturer teams
Ensure seamless communication between finance and operations

Success Metrics:

Timely and accurate completion of all allocated tasks
Consistent high standards of balance sheet housekeeping
Positive feedback from finance leadership

What You'll Need:

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (lookups, formulas, data sorting)
Familiarity with Keyloop Drive/Rev 8 (preferred but not essential)
Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
A flexible, self-starting attitude and willingness to support across teams
Full UK driving licence
Eligibility to work in the UK

What's on Offer:

Basic Salary: £36,000 (depending on experience)
22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension contributions
Access to employee benefits including Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, and retail discount programmes
Opportunities for learning and progression in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
Office-based hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (30 min lunch). Flexibility available within standard hours

If you're looking for a varied, hands-on accounting role in a fast-paced dealership environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your finance career.