Outline of the role

As Accounts Assistant your ensure smooth running of Accounts Department and to assist the Group Financial Accountant in producing accurate information

Key Tasks

In the role of Accounts Assistat, you main roles and responisbilities will be to

• Assist the Group Financial Accountant in producing monthly management accounts to agreed timescales
• Implement and maintain accounting procedures
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Update audit schedules and file on monthly basis
• Control the collation of data sufficient for the preparation of financial reports on agreed timescales
• Produce regular reports as required for external use, including Manufacturers Composites
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register
• Ensure accurate coding of all accounting input documentation and to ensure that all accounting responsibilities are completed within agreed timescales
• Maintain good working relationships with other staff
• Work closely with managerial colleagues
• Ensure adherence to the financial control policies of the Company
• Cover accounting staff during absence/holidays
• Review aged debtors, creditors and vehicle related accounts reconciliations on a regular basis
• Notify the Group Financial Accountant of any issues affecting the performance of the department

About Us 

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.  

Why Citygate

Citygate is founded on a simple vision: “to grow a business we are proud of through a commitment to excellence”. As a privately owned and entrepreneurial business, we're welcoming, inclusive, have a great team ethic and have worked hard to create a positive working environment that we can all be proud of.

We have ambitious plans for the future and we need driven, focused and skilled teams to help us achieve this. That's why every Citygate employee has access to our award-winning learning programme, whether that's operated from our purpose-built Citygate Academy facility or through working with our brand partners.

The inventive automotive industry has always been popular with the innovators and creators. But now, more than ever, it's the perfect career space for those looking to stand at the forefront of change – specifically, the transition to Electric Vehicles.

Role overview 

We are looking for an Accounts Clerk to Manage the day to day credit control function and to provide support for the Dealership management team