Assistant Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sytner Stevenage is looking for a Assistant Accountant.
Your role
As a Sytner Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Dealership Accountant to control the financial reporting of the business. The role will be involved in many aspects of the accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, asset depreciation, profit analysis and a wide variety of additional tasks.
As an Assistant Accountant you will be the go-to person for the accounts team, providing training, support and assistance where it is needed.
Sytner has a strong commitment to developing talent and building careers. You will work closely with the Dealership Accountant to build and expand upon your existing skill set. You will be involved in key business meetings with Managers such as debt reviews, audit and business reviews.
This role is a Monday to Friday role, although paid overtime may be necessary during busy periods and at month end due to reporting requirements.
Your profile
Previous experience and a good working knowledge of accounting routines, including balance sheet reconciliations are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system is not essential but would be advantageous.
A strong working knowledge of excel is fundamental to the role. Though your experience can be built upon, it would be advantageous if you had experience with vlookup’s, pivot tables and ‘if’ based formulas. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the drive to creatively improve processes, often through excel based solutions.
Due to month end reporting requirements, the ability to work to strict deadlines is necessary. The successful candidate will be able to deliver accurate results on time, whilst working under pressure in busy periods.
Rewards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays
- Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
- Career Development
- Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
- Discounted Car Schemes
- High Street Discounts
- Discounted Gym memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- One day a year paid voluntary / community work
- Business social events
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Retailer
Sytner StevenageLocation
StevenageSalary
Highly CompetitiveStarts
10 May 2023Closes
06 Jun 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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Accountant roles across BMW Group Retail's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,368 - £43,279 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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