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