Assistant Accountant - Otley Reference Number - 0123445567567
Location Otley
Working Hours 40 hours per week Mon to Fri 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Benefits 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Staff & family discount scheme Staff referral scheme Company social events
Salary £32,000
Closing Date 31/08/2025

Batchelors Motor Group are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. This position will be based at Kineholme Renault in Otley and will be essential in supporting our financial operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in maintaining our commitment to quality service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring cash and bank reconciliations are completed accurately and financial records maintained.
  • Reviewing vehicle debtors to ensure a clean month end cut off is maintained.
  • Agreeing inter company balances at month end.
  • Handling balance sheet reconciliations including Manufacturer accounts.
  • Reviewing ledgers and working with colleagues to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Assisting with the wider month end process culminating in the production of accurate and timely management accounts.
  • Managing accruals and prepayments to ensure proper financial reporting.
  • Managing vehicle write downs.
  • Managing fixed asset ledgers including additions, disposals and monthly depreciation.
  • Assisting with the reconciliation of stocks (including physical stocktaking) and vehicle funding.
  • Signing off supplier invoices/statements and Purchase Ledger reconciliations.
  • Providing support to the wider team.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a similar role or be able to demonstrate ability.
  • Proficiency in month end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Familiarity with accruals and prepayments as well as the management of fixed asset registers.
  • Attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Advanced proficiency within Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Strong communicator with a positive can-do attitude and a desire to achieve.
  • Knowledge of Pinewood would be desirable.
  • Motor trade experience is essential

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm.

In return we offer

  • Basic salary of £32,000
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Staff & family discount scheme
  • Staff referral scheme
  • Company social events

Why Join Batchelors?
We’re all about “TLC not PLC.”

Batchelors Motor Group – a proudly family-owned and run business that has been delivering a warm welcome and trusted service since 1989. For over three decades, we’ve built lasting relationships with our customers across Yorkshire and beyond, thanks to our personal approach and genuine commitment to customer care.

If you are looking for a long career within a family business then please apply and we will be in touch.


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