Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Dick Lovett Swindon is looking for an Accounts Assistant.
Your role
Our BMW/MINI Dealership in Swindon has a fantastic opportunity available for a full-time Accounts Assistant to join our team.
Working closely with the Dealership Accountant, candidates will provide accounting assistance that includes maintaining the cash book daily, generating Group reports, and overseeing the Purchase Ledger.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing purchase ledger invoices and reconciling them to the nominal ledger and supplier statements
- Cash and bank reconciliations and postings ensuring daily processes are followed
- Payment processing
- Reconciling allocated balance sheet accounts and reporting variances, as requested by the Dealership Accountant.
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the accounts functions within the team environment
- Adherence to Group policies and processes
Your profile
The ideal candidate will have accounting experience with a strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and experience of account reconciliations, Sales Ledger including cashbooks and Purchase Ledger. Experience of working within a motor industry accounts department and using the Keyloop Kerridge/CDK/DRIVE system is preferable.
As the South West’s leading luxury motor retail group, we provide an excellent working environment and exciting career opportunities. As a family-run business, we are committed to our staff’s well-being, and we will recognise and reward your hard work, loyalty and commitment to both our customers and your colleagues.
So if you have the skills and experience above, combined with enthusiasm and commitment, you could be just the person we are looking for.
- Private healthcare (after the qualifying period)
- Staff referral fee
- Employee Assistance Programme
Rewards
- A generous holiday allowance (25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare (after the qualifying period)
- Staff referral fee
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Retailer
Dick Lovett SwindonLocation
SwindonSalary
CompetitiveStarts
21 Mar 2023Closes
07 Apr 2023Brand
BMWContract Type
PermanentHours
Full-timeBusiness Area
OtherCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,114 - £24,988 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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