Assistant Management Accountant
Benefits with the role
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health cash plan – Claim back medical costs
- Rewards platform – Gym & high street discounts
- 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Regular Pay Reviews
- Life Assurance
- Servicing, Parts and Accessories Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Referral Scheme
- Learning and Development
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Onsite Parking
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Management Accountant to join our Accounts team at Dick Lovett BMW & MINI Swindon. This role will require travel between sites and would suit an ambitious individual, looking to aspire to a Management Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Management Accountant you’ll assist the Senior Management Accountant in the management and control of our busy BMW and MINI dealerships. You’ll already produce accounts to trial balance level including completing accruals and prepayments, vehicle balance sheet nominal ledger reconciliations, vehicle stock check processes and ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are fully supported and queries are cleared in a timely manner. You should have a solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and experience with account reconciliation presentation.
You'll also provide accounting assistance to the Management Accountants within the Group and liaising with the dealerships on any queries. You will also be responsible for the control of vehicle debtors and creditors on the balance sheet including Finance commission and manufacturer bonus reconciliations, completing month-end reports for vehicles and Aftersales and assisting the Senior Management Accountant, ensuring excellent internal controls are in place and the dealerships comply with the Group audit requirements.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in accounts in the automotive sector is preferential
- Experience of using Keyloop/CDK/Kerridge would be beneficial
- Candidates without automotive industry experience must have a minimum of AAT Level 4 accountancy qualification.
We are happy to discuss the salary for this role to ensure that you receive the correct salary for your experience.
If you have the skills and experience above, combined enthusiasm and commitment, you could be just the person we are looking for.
Working at The Farmhouse
Explore locationAt Dick Lovett, our teams who work tirelessly behind the scenes are just as important as those who work in our busy dealerships. That is why in 2019, we renovated the original Farmhouse building located on our Bristol campus to house our Marketing, IT, Corporate, and Bookings teams.
The Farmhouse is situated just off the A4018, easily accessible from Junction 17 of the M5 motorway. Located in-between our Aston Martin and BMW Motorrad buildings, the Farmhouse features modern working offices and also has two boardrooms for important meetings and Group training.
Working in the Accounts and Finance team
Explore teamWorking in the Accounts & Finance Team is an exciting and challenging opportunity for anyone interested in finance and accounting. We’re committed to delivering the highest level of service to our customers, and our Accounts & Finance Teams play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability and success our dealerships.
As a member of the Team, you will be responsible for a wide range of financial activities, including managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and analysing data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Assistant Management Accountant
