Assistant Management Accountant

Listers Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major motor retailer group in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant. This role involves assisting with monthly management accounts, budgeting, and balance sheet reconciliations, ideal for those with accounts experience close to completing their AAT qualification. Benefits include extensive holiday, company pension, and professional development support. Join a team that values growth and development, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house qualifications

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Previous accounts experience is preferred.
• Experience in the motor trade is a plus but not essential.
• A self-starting and responsible individual.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AAT qualification

AAT Level 4 (studier considered)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the Head Office team in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This role would ideally suit someone with previous accounts experience who is looking for the next challenge having recently completed (or close to completing) their AAT qualification.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Assisting with the submission of manufacturer composites
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce and issue various internal reports
• Investigation and explanation of variances in the management accounts
• Support and assistance to dealership-based accounts staff
• Working as part of a team encouraging growth and development of assistants
• Support the accounts team with Ad hoc tasks

What we are looking for:

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• AAT qualified (Level 4 studier would be considered)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with financial and non-financial members of staff
• A self-starting, willing and responsible individual

Previous motor trade experience and knowledge of CDK would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. Study support for CIMA is available.

In return for your hard work, we’ll support you with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your commitment you’ll get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be Listers has a career for you.