Role: Assistant Accountant Package: Salary £27,000 - £35,000 DOE Hours: Full time or part time Sector: Motor Trade Location: Halifax (HX1) / hybrid also an option after probation Start Date: ASAP Partnering with a prestigious luxury car dealership in West Yorkshire, we're on the hunt for a proactive Assistant Accountant. This role is ideal for someone with a strong drive to understand the motor trade (previous experience is a bonus) and support a team that values quality and customer care by operating a slick Finance back-office. You'll collaborate directly with the Sales Director weekly, diving into stock reports, profit margins, and finance queries. Offering up to £35k (DOE) and open to discussions around flexible hours, hybrid working and study supportthis is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a dynamic, high-end brand. The Role Key responsibilities: Profit margin reporting Bank reconciliations Supplier statement reconciliations Hold weekly Finance review with director to deal with any unallocated costs, review sales & ensure stock up to date Accurately posting & coding supplier invoices Recording sales accurately Weekly supplier payment runs VAT returns Reconcile petty cash Liaising with external accountants on monthly/quarterly basis Continuous improvement of accounting and back office processes Post contra-journals to net client/supplier transactions Ensuring cleared funds received prior to releasing a vehicle Manage supplier relationships & deal with any invoicing queries Accurate filing of records strong audit trail throughout The Person Were looking for someone who: Potentially has experience within the motor trade/car dealership environment Knowledge of the VAT margin scheme Confident working independently but isnt afraid to ask questions Has strong excel skills A proactive attitude & excellent communication skills Is solutions led With growth opportunities on the horizon, we seek someone with a genuine interest in understanding the business & a someone who has a continuous learning mindsetit's ok not to know everything, but the desire to learn is essential By having a can-do attitude & tackling challenges head on there will be opportunity to progress and really pave your own path with this fast-growing dealership.