Dealership Assistant Accountant

Job descriptionDealership Assistant Accountant - Mercedes-Benz NorwichDriving Efficiency in Automotive AccountingAs an Assistant Accountant at Head Office , you'll play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet through effective accounting and reporting processes. This position offers the opportunity to support a global leader in the automotive industry, working with prestigious brands and a team committed to excellence.What we can offer you Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and rechargeSave money every day with our exclusive retail discountsDrive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offersPlan for the years ahead with our company pension schemeBalance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matterCommute for less with our cycle-to-work schemePrioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family24/7 access to healthcare professionals , ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easilyMake a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your communityInvest in your future with our company share purchase planEarn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the teamKeep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.Life assurance with the option to increase coverWe're open to flexible working options - just askWhat you'll do day to day Responsibility for the efficient, accurate and timely accounting for financial transactions, including the production of routine month-end reports ensuring compliance with applicable accounting, tax, legislative and other regulatory standardsPreparation of relevant GL and Sub-Ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviewsComply with all policies and processes ensuring adherence to the Minimum Control Framework; act as a point of contact for internal and external audit requirementsFull accountability and ownership of any allocated Franchise specific balance sheet accounts e.g. bonus debtor, vehicle fundingResponsible for the integrity and accuracy of the Franchise P&LFull Accountability and ownership of investigating & resolving internal / external Customer / Supplier issuesHelpful skills and qualificationsDon't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you. Part qualified accountant (AAT/CIMA/ACA/ACCA)Strong communication skills, able to delegate effectively, prioritise requests and workloadAbility to manage a range of external and internal customer requirements, some of which may be conflicting, with integrity and professionalismAble to organise and manage your own workload to consistently deliver to deadlines and work to high standards.Conscientious, with an ability to delve into detailUnderstand the importance of fostering partnerships and good working relationships with stakeholders and internal customersActively seeks to deliver a better level of service through continuous improvementWe value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.Be part of something bigGroup 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.Our ValuesAt Group 1 Automotive, we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all that we do.Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - ProfessionalismThese are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.TPBN1_UKTJ