Assistant Accountant

JLR Chester

The Assistant Accountant will support the financial integrity of the Balance Sheet, using efficient and effective accounting and reporting processes.

Package DescriptionYou will receive a competitive base salary along with great benefits including:

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' service
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discount gym membership
Vehicle purchase discount
Employee Advantage - retail discounts with over 3000 retailers
Cycle to work scheme Main Responsibilities
Responsibility for the efficient, accurate and timely accounting for financial transactions, including the production of routine month-end reports ensuring compliance with applicable accounting, tax, legislative and other regulatory standards.
Preparation of relevant GL and Sub-Ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews
Comply with all policies and processes ensuring adherence to the Minimum Control Framework; act as a point of contact for internal and external audit requirements
Full accountability and ownership of any allocated Franchise specific balance sheet accounts e.g. bonus debtor, vehicle funding
Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the Franchise P&L
Full Accountability and ownership of investigating & resolving internal / external Customer / Supplier issuesThe Ideal CandidateCustomer Focus

Ability to manage a range of external and internal customer requirements, some of which may be conflicting, with integrity and professionalism
Maintaining a strong relationship with any OEM contacts, recognising the dynamics of the relationship
Strong communication skills, able to delegate effectively, prioritise requests and workload Operational Focus

Able to organise and manage your own workload to consistently deliver to deadlines and work to high standards.
Conscientious, with an ability to delve into detail
Responsibility for ensuring that any Franchise specific accounting is consistent with all other FranchisesBusiness Focus

Understand the importance of fostering partnerships and good working relationships with stakeholders and internal customers
Part qualified accountant (AAT/CIMA/ACA/ACCA
Ability to maintain professional integrity even under pressure, understanding when to escalatePeople Focus

Responsible for your own development
Contributes to creating a positive, achieving, rewarding working environment
Sets an example with high levels of personal integrity, always 'doing the right thing'Revenue/Finance Focus

Operates with a strong sense of financial control; embeds a culture of ownership and accountability
Actively seeks to deliver a better level of service through continuous improvementAbout The CompanyInchcape is a leading independent global automotive distributor and retailer. We are present in 36 national markets and operate as a key strategic partner to the world's foremost premium and luxury car brands for whom we provide an effective, well-financed and customer centered route to market for vehicles and parts.

Inchcape, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, employs 15,000 people worldwide and recorded sales of £6.8 billion in its last financial year.
We aim to deliver an outstanding customer experience at every one of our franchised dealerships, and to support this all our dealerships have specialist, manufacturer trained staff to ensure you and your car receive the best possible attention.

We operate across every link of the post-factory automotive value chain for our OEM partners, providing a highly efficient, customer-focused route to market that delivers shared rewards at every stage.

We have 170 years of successful international trade experience based on a spirit of innovation that still thrives within the organisation

OUR VISION: To be the world's most trusted automotive Distributor.

Inchcape is ambitious! We are pursuing a strategy of growth, both organically and by acquisition, across the globe. We have a number of exciting opportunities for equally ambitious talent.

We are excited about the future. Could we be a part of your future plans too?