Assistant Management Accountant

Due to an internal promotion and business growth, we currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Management Accountant  in our fantastic Finance team at our Leicester Head Office. Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business.

As an Assistant Management Accountant, we can offer you:

• A salary of up to £27,000
• Financial qualification study support for AAT (Not day release)
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking

Who are we looking for as an Assistant Management Accountant:

• You have previous experience working as an Assistant Management Accountant.
• Experience in Accruals & Prepayments
• Part qualified or qualified AAT, or want to study towards AAT qualification.
• Finance experience within the Automotive sector would be beneficial but not essential
• A team player with an exceptional eye for detail
• Excellent IT and communication skills (strong Excel skills)
• Experience of Reynolds & Reynolds POWER would be an advantage but not essential
• Ability to work under pressure to specific deadlines via good time management

The Assistant Management Accountant responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Preparation of Management Accounts for Depots across the Ford & Slater network. Assisting in the development of various Finance projects. Analysis / Coding of Sales and Purchase Invoices / Credits. Calculating and posting Journals. Preparation of annual audit work for the auditors. Assist with preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts. Ad hoc work as requested by Management.

Office based (not hybrid), Monday to Friday at our Leicester Head Office, 8:45am – 4:30pm.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all. 

Apply today to start your Assistant Management Accountant journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.