Job Description

Senior Assistant Accountant

• To supervise and support Assistant Accountant team with the production of accounts.
• Support in the production of monthlymanagement accounts which are consistent with the accounting and financial policies and procedures of the company
• Submit monthly manufacturer composite to the agreed guideline & timetable.
• Debt control. Managing unallocated cash daily and ensuring no overdue or aged debts (retail or finance).
• Ensure all purchase invoices are authorised in a timely manner. And all company financial controls are adhered to.
• Any discrepancies reported to Line Manager.
• Provide data to ensure corrective action is taken to minimise the risk to the business. Assist with ad hoc reports as required to complete month end accounts and any other statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide administration cover for the Sales Administrator and Accounts Assistant as required.Monthly vehicle stock take & full reconciliation.
• Bi-annually attend & participate in the Parts Stock Take.
• Reconciliation of the balance sheet with a high degree of integrity, ensuring consistent with the accounting and financial policies and procedures of the Company.
• Support in the preparation & review of annualbudgets & statutory reporting to include VAT.
• Produce ad hoc management information as required to support management decision making
• Explore, suggest and where agreed, implement efficiencies in processing, workflow and administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through analysis of business performance. • Undertake any other duties as reasonably required to ensure the successful operation of the Market Area. ..40 hours, 5 days per week

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities