Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Reports to Financial Director
About Us
Harris Group is a long-established distributor of commercial vehicles, spare parts and aftersales services within Ireland and the UK. We distribute globally recognised vehicle brands and are a leader in the growing and ever evolving EV space including light commercial vehicles, buses and coaches. We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join our finance team based in Liverpool.
Job Purpose
Working as part of a fast-paced finance team and closely with the finance managers, the primary responsibilities of this role will be:
Bank Reconciliations
Intercompany Reconciliations
Assisting with preparation of month-end accounts for the entities, including other control reconciliations
Expense processing and reporting
VAT reporting preparation
Prepare ad-hoc reports
Support the finance managers and the whole finance team
The successful candidate will report into the Finance Director Ireland and work closely with the wider finance team. There is significant scope for progression and development within this dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations for all group bank accounts, ensuring balances are accurate and fully supported. Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, liaising with internal stakeholders as required, and ensure bank balances are fully reconciled and supported at month end.
Intercompany Reconciliations: Perform regular intercompany account reconciliations between group entities, ensuring balances are accurate, agreed, and eliminated in line with group policies. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, liaising with internal stakeholders as needed, and ensure intercompany balances are fully reconciled and supported at month end.
Reconciling key balance sheet accounts, including stock, OLEV grants, VAT and other control accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
Month-End Closing: Co-ordinate month-end closing activities as required. Provide all necessary reporting and analysis required to support the Group month end close.
Expenses: Oversee all expense postings to the accounts on a monthly basis, and prepare ad hoc analysis as required.
Reporting and support: Prepare weekly and monthly reports and provide general support to the finance managers and the finance team, and assist with ad-hoc financial tasks and projects.
Audit Support: Prepare files for auditors, including preparing schedules, evidence, and other backup for our auditors and other external bodies as required.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function and the business. Challenge current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings whenever possible. Proactively support with the implementation of wider finance and business initiatives.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Accounting technician or part qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA.)
Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in an accounting role. Strong knowledge of debits and credits and general accounting principles. Excellent analytical and numerical skills and a good knowledge of excel and accounting software.
Must have experience of monthly accounts processing, completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Dynamic and pro-active, with great attention to accuracy and detail. Cares about the quality and standard of their work.
Inquisitive and inquiring, and able to grasp complex processes and understand their basic accounting implications.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to build rapport with various colleagues and stakeholders.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously, whilst still meeting deadlines.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and a proactive approach to individual tasks. Flexible and prepared to assist others within Finance team where necessary. A positive and adaptable approach to work and change.
Experience of, or interest in, the motor industry, while not necessary, would be an advantage
The Package
The role is based in Liverpool. Excellent package on offer for the right candidate to include: Competitive basic salary
Defined Contribution Company Pension Plan matching up to 5%
25 days annual leave
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free on-site parking
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L11 0EE
