Assistant Accountant

Are you a highly organised and efficient Assistant Accountant looking for an exciting new role?  Our Birmingham based finance team (near the NEC) are on the lookout for someone with automotive experience and AAT level 3 to join the team.  

We’re a friendly, supportive team that values long-term growth — so you’ll enjoy great training, upskilling opportunities, and plenty of encouragement to develop your career. If you’re ready to take the next step and be part of a positive, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

Control of non-vehicle debtors both cash and credit customers by age and value at a Group level for Renault Retail Group (RRG)

Control of vehicle debtors by age and value at a Group level

Identify overdue accounts and chase payment at a Group level for RRG

Alert the Head of Accounting to financial risk regardless of age or value for any RRG branch

Liaising with an overseas accounting function

Ensure that receipts and payment are posted daily

Ensure that Bank Reconciliations are performed daily

Ensure that nominal reconciliations are performed weekly

What you’ll bring

Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant preferably within the automotive sector

An accounting qualification, AAT level 3 or similar

Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Previous experience dealing with multiple currencies

Excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and v-lookups is essential

Able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail

Comfortable working both as an individual and as part of a small team

Ability to juggle a variety of tasks all at the same time

Ability to work under pressure

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with a 30-minute lunch break.  We can offer hybrid working once you’ve settled into the role.

Why join us?

A salary of £32,000 pa

Hybrid or remote working option (after 6 months service)

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Loan Plan Car Option (after 3 months service)

Pension scheme and family-friendly policies.

Discounted gym membership to support your wellbeing

Onsite free parking

Share save scheme

Learning and development opportunities

At our core, we live by our values: we’re Solutions Driven, proud of our Heritage, committed to Integrity, always Forward Thinking, and we build Trust in everything we do. These values shape how we work, how we recruit, and how we grow – and we’re looking for someone who shares them