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Role: Assistant Accountant

Package: Salary £27,000 - £35,000 DOE

Hours: Full time or part time

Sector: Motor Trade

Location: Halifax (HX1) / hybrid also an option after probation

Start Date: ASAP

Partnering with a prestigious luxury car dealership in West Yorkshire, we're on the hunt for a proactive Assistant Accountant.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong drive to understand the motor trade (previous experience is a bonus!) and support a team that values quality and customer care by operating a slick Finance back-office.

You'll collaborate directly with the Sales Director weekly, diving into stock reports, profit margins, and finance queries.

Offering up to £35k (DOE) and open to discussions around flexible hours, hybrid working and study support—this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a dynamic, high-end brand.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

* Profit margin reporting

* Bank reconciliations

* Supplier statement reconciliations

* Hold weekly Finance review with director to deal with any unallocated costs, review sales & ensure stock up to date

* Accurately posting & coding supplier invoices

* Recording sales accurately

* Weekly supplier payment runs

* VAT returns

* Reconcile petty cash

* Liaising with external accountants on monthly/quarterly basis

* Continuous improvement of accounting and back office processes

* Post contra-journals to net client/supplier transactions

* Ensuring cleared funds received prior to releasing a vehicle

* Manage supplier relationships & deal with any invoicing queries

* Accurate filing of records – strong audit trail throughout

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

* Potentially has experience within the motor trade/car dealership environment

* Knowledge of the VAT margin scheme

* Confident working independently but isn’t afraid to ask questions

* Has strong excel skills

* A proactive attitude & excellent communication skills

* Is solutions led

With growth opportunities on the horizon, we seek someone with a genuine interest in understanding the business & a someone who has a continuous learning mindset—it's ok not to know everything, but the desire to learn is essential!

By having a can-do attitude & tackling challenges head on there will be opportunity to progress and really pave your own path with this fast-growing dealership