Assistant Financial Accountant

Chris Eastwood Automotive Ltd ,
London, Greater London
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

Assistant Financial Accountant required to Assist the Financial Accountant and ensure that all financial transactions for all areas of the business (New/Used/Specialist/Aftersales) are accurately processed, reconciled and paid / received on a timely basis. Provide financial expertise where required delivering financial reporting within agreed time-scales and within Company agreed accounting policies. Develop own skills to be able to manage the wider team in the Financial Accountants absence. Month end/quarter end/year end - Manage Finance month and year end processes for revenue, direct cost and related balance sheet accounts to ensure timely and accurate recording of entries in financial accounting systems. Post vehicle write down in accordance with company policy and produce month end stock ageing analysis Prepare monthly account reconciliations on all accounts to ensure timely and accurate recording of entries in financial accounting systems, and follow-up of over-age reconciling items. Escalate reconciling items to the FC for discussion and swift resolution to prevent external auditors raising material accounting adjustments. Cash-flow & risk management - Produce regular debtor reports in respect of Retail Sales and distribute to the operational Accountants ensuring timely and accurate settlement of funds owed to PL, thereby minimising credit risk and exposure to bad debt. Attend stock checks where necessary, ensuring that company policy is adhered to and liaise accordingly with external audit. Assist with annual budget and interim re-forecasts for overheads, balance sheet, ensuring that deadlines are met and that all revenue and costs are closely reviewed and analysed prior to submission to FC for review Assist the Financial Accountant with VAT matters Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and achieve a high standard of quality. Analytical and objective approach to problem solving. Strong team ethic. Excellent communication skills and CDK Drive / Kerridge experience Company car is offered after probationary period (6 months) and bonus in addition to basic salary ONLY CANDIDATES WITH PREVIOUS MOTOR RETAIL EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

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