Trainee Accountant

BMW; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in High Wycombe is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support the accounts department's daily functions. You will manage sales and purchase ledgers, cash postings, and bank reconciliations while assisting the Dealership Accountant. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet strict deadlines. An industry-leading benefits package is offered, including enhanced holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity pay, and discounts on gym memberships.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

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

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of accounting routines is essential.
• Enthusiastic and able to work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day functions of the accounts department.
• Assist with cash postings and bank reconciliations.
• Help the Dealership Accountant with ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Accounting routines

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tools

CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sytner High Wycombe is looking for a Trainee Accountant.

Your role

As a Sytner Accounts Assistant, you will support the day to day functions of the accounts department from the sales and purchase ledgers to the daily cash postings and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required. Sytner Accounts Assistants work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays – Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.

Your profile

Previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office would is not essential but would be advantageous.

Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team.

Rewards

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• 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

Company

If you’re dedicated to customer experience, have a drive to help others and share a passion for design, technology, and engineering, you could be a valuable member of a BMW Group Retailer Team.