Assistant Accountant

Vertu Ford Orpington & Bromley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Ford accounts team based across our Orpington and Bromley sites.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a basic salary of £32,000 plus a great benefits package. The role covers both our Bromley and Orpington sites, so travel between locations is essential.

You will work alongside the accountant in the production of spreadsheets and statistical data to support the management team, and as an aid to business decisions.

Alongside day-to-day accounts you will also complete the following tasks:

Forecasts

Estimates

Assist with the production of the Management Accounts

Payroll

Balance sheet reconciliations

Accruals and Prepayments

Cash Flow

Reconciling Manufacturer Bonuses

Credit Control

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Assistant Accountant or an Accounts Assistant within the motor trade looking for their next step. A working knowledge of the Kerridge accounting system would be ideal but not essential. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients and customers.

We are looking for the following attributes:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages

Good organisational Skills

Excellent communication skills.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleagues’ personal development than any other. If you are successful, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, a clear career path and progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days’ holiday rising with length of service, plus bank holidays

Access to our online rewards platform with cashback and retail discounts

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Apply today to be considered for this role.

If your application is successful, we will complete pre‑employment checks prior to your start date. These may include verification of recent employment, address and credit history, a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

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