Assistant Accountant

Ayvens Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet management firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant based in Bristol. The successful candidate will contribute to monthly management accounts, control intercompany transactions, and prepare balance sheet reconciliations. A minimum of AAT qualification or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA is essential, along with experience in a finance-focused role and strong Microsoft Excel skills. The role is full-time and offers a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Volunteering days for charity work

Sustainability initiatives

Travel and dental insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified.
• Proven experience in finance-focused roles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly management accounts preparation.
• Control intercompany transactions and group reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification (minimum AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified)

Experience in a similar finance focused role

Competent user of Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage and communicate with stakeholders

Desire to learn technical programming languages (e.g. SAS, SQL, VBA)

Job description

Assistant Accountant page is loaded## Assistant Accountantlocations: Bristol CECtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_10037256**At Ayvens, progress starts with you.**Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.Ford Fleet Management UK Ltd (FFM) is a collaboration between Ford and Ayvens to create a new entrant in the leasing and fleet management market.Incorporated in 2020 with an initial focus on large corporate customers, FFM seeks to leverage the product expertise and connected vehicle capability of Ford and the fleet experience of ALD to deliver attractive and value-adding solutions for its customers.The Finance function of FFM is performed by the Ayvens Finance team on an outsourced basis. The dedicated FFM Finance department is responsible for accurate financial reporting including the production of financial statements, tax reporting, financial and strategic planning, and management accounts reporting.**Key Responsibilities:*** Contribute to the monthly management accounts preparation and analyse key variances against prior period and budget.* Control intercompany transactions and group reporting.* Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations as a key control to ensure accuracy of monthly reporting.* Perform allocated monthly processes such as flexible billing or review of internal controls.* Take ownership of accounting for overhead costs, including posting monthly accrual and prepayment journals and reviewing/challenging costs rebilled from ALD to FFM.* Develop and maintain clear management information for distribution and presentation to key stakeholders, including the FFM Board of Directors.**Skills, Experience & Background*** Professional accountancy qualification (minimum AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified).* Proven experience in a similar finance focussed role.* Competent user of Microsoft Excel (comfortable with pivot tables, nested formulas, key functions including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF, SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT etc.)* Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, asking for support or input from line manager and colleagues wherever required.* Experience in managing and communicating with stakeholders outside the Finance team* Appetite to further develop technical accounting and industry knowledge.* Exposure to or desire to learn technical programming languages e.g. SAS, SQL, VBA, Crystal Reporting, Power BI.**What we offer**Generous contributory pension scheme25\* days holiday, in addition to bank holidays(pro rata)Volunteering days to assist in charity workSustainability InitiativesHoliday buy / sell (subject to conditions)Travel Insurance (cost associated)Dental Insurance (cost associated)Enhanced parental leaveEmployee Referral SchemeCycle2work SchemeFree breakfast / fruitEV charging points (cost associated), bike storage, shower & changing facilities and car parkingWith over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.\*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.