Accounts Assistant - Management Accounts Focus Location: Northampton Salary: £36,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (with semi flexibility) Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for precision and a strong grasp of management accounts? We're seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide vital support to a busy automotive dealership's Accounts team - playing a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and smooth day-to-day operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and wants to take ownership of key accounting functions with a reputable and growing business. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations Assist with physical stock takes and vehicle stock checks Calculate and post journals into the Dealer Management System (DMS) Handle accruals, prepayments, and ledger balance controls (vehicles, deposits, and debtors) Confirm cleared funds, initiate bank payments Reconcile vehicle stock to nominal ledger Support vehicle funding reconciliation Produce and submit Dealer Composite/IFC reports Post entries to vehicle stock books and review monthly deal logs Run financial and operational reports as required Provide holiday cover for accounts team functions including bank recs and cash banking Offer ad hoc support to the Dealership Accountant Working Relationships: Collaborate with internal departments, dealership management, and manufacturer teams Ensure seamless communication between finance and operations Success Metrics: Timely and accurate completion of all allocated tasks Consistent high standards of balance sheet housekeeping Positive feedback from finance leadership What You'll Need: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (lookups, formulas, data sorting) Familiarity with Keyloop Drive/Rev 8 (preferred but not essential) Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner A flexible, self-starting attitude and willingness to support across teams Full UK driving licence Eligibility to work in the UK What's on Offer: Basic Salary: £36,000 (depending on experience) 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays Pension contributions Access to employee benefits including Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, and retail discount programmes Opportunities for learning and progression in a supportive, forward-thinking environment Office-based hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (30 min lunch). Flexibility available within standard hours If you're looking for a varied, hands-on accounting role in a fast-paced dealership environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your finance career