Assistant Accountant

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