ABOUT US

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 194 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £500 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group’s national garage programme, Servicesure.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Account to join the fast-paced finance team who will contribute to the company’s financial performance through accurate recording of general ledger transactions

MAIN DUTIES

• Assist with Transactional finance duties monthly reconciliation and handling financial queries
• Supporting management accounts preparation.
• Process accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations
• Support fixed asset management.
• Contribute to the production of monthly management accounts pack.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance and accuracy in all financial reporting.
• Skills and Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a similar accounting role is essential.
• Knowledge of management accounts and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time and reconciling items investigated and resolved monthly
• Appropriate evidence maintained to support period end prepayments, accruals and controls
• Compliance with internal control requirements.
• Develop effective working relationships with budget holders.
• Proactively support the Group Financial Controller and Finance Manager in the review of current processes as part of the Groups continuous improvement journey. A key focus area to include process location and activity timing with a view to maximise efficiency and manage resource constraints at month end.
  40 hours per week working Monday to Friday