Dealership Assistant Accountant - Mercedes-Benz

Overview

As an Assistant Accountant at Milton Keynes, Head Office you'll be crucial in ensuring the financial integrity of the balance sheet through efficient accounting and reporting processes. This role offers you the opportunity to support a global leader in the automotive industry, working with prestigious brands and a team dedicated to delivering excellence.

• Responsibilities for the efficient, accurate and timely accounting for financial transactions, including the production of routine month-end reports ensuring compliance with applicable accounting, tax, legislative and other regulatory standards
• Preparation of relevant GL and Sub-Ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews
• Comply with all policies and processes ensuring adherence to the Minimum Control Framework; act as a point of contact for internal and external audit requirements
• Full accountability and ownership of any allocated Franchise specific balance sheet accounts e.g. bonus debtor, vehicle funding
• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the Franchise P&L
• Full Accountability and ownership of investigating and resolving internal / external Customer / Supplier issues

• Part qualified accountant (AAT/CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
• Strong communication skills, able to delegate effectively, prioritise requests and workload
• Ability to manage a range of external and internal customer requirements, some of which may be conflicting, with integrity and professionalism
• Able to organise and manage your own workload to consistently deliver to deadlines and work to high standards
• Conscientious, with an ability to delve into detail
• Understand the importance of fostering partnerships and good working relationships with stakeholders and internal customers
• Actively seeks to deliver a better level of service through continuous improvement