Assistant Accountant

“Marshall Motor Group have recently been named Employer of the Year at the 2021 Motor Trader Awards, the 2nd year in row we’ve been recognised in this way”

The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join Marshall Motor Group’s Toyota dealership in Stourbridge, to assist with managing and finalising accounts. You will be part of a small dealership accounting team based between our dealership in Stourbridge, ensuring dealership accounts are closely managed and accurately updated. Reporting to the Dealership Accountant, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team at an official Great Place to Work.

What does a typical day involve?

• Assist the Dealership Accountant with finalising Management Accounts, Balance Sheet, Month End Accounts
• Produce and finalise the weekly cashflow
• Track and review banking transactions, and complete daily banking routines including base book and bank reconciliations
• Actioning payment requests for dealership transactions
• Respond to ad-hoc accounts related queries from the dealership and wider Marshall management team
• Working as part of a team of qualified and unqualified accounting professionals

What skills and experience are required to be successful?

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in an accounting role within the motor trade. You will have experience with accounting software (ideally Kerridge), and intermediate Excel skills. In addition to your technical skills, you will also demonstrate the following strengths:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to the Marshall Values of People, Customers, Integrity and Innovation 

Why Marshall Motor Group?

Marshall Motor Group is a multi-award winning company with strong values that put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Recently being recognised by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of the UK’s Best Large Workplaces, we have approximately 4,000 colleagues and a turnover of over £2billion; we are still growing! Benefits available to our colleagues in addition to generous salary packages include:

• Colleague discounts on new and used vehicles, parts and servicing
• MAVTA reward and recognition awards
• £1,000-£2,000 Colleague Referral Bonus
• Marshall Rewards discount shopping portal
• Life assurance at no cost to you

If this sounds like you, please submit your application today to be considered for this exciting opportunity