About Fleet Assist
Fleet Assist provides network management services to 51 of the UK’s top leasing and contract hire companies, representing a combined fleet of over 1.3 million vehicles and £180 million in annual maintenance spend.
With our award-winning Atlas platform and a national garage network, we streamline the automotive supply chain for our partners, offering superior service, intelligence, and cost efficiencies.
Role Overview
The Assistant Accountant supports our Finance team with a focus on accounting operations, invoicing, reconciliations, and administrative tasks. You will play a vital part in maintaining accurate records, handling customer/supplier queries, and supporting financial reporting cycles.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain Sales & Purchase Ledgers, credit control, and reconciliations
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Process bank transactions, journals, and control accounts
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Handle supplier invoices, statements, and payment runs
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Assist with month-end/year-end closing, including accruals
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Use Sage 200 and Atlas for customer/supplier account management
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Process employee expenses, credit card, and VAT-related entries
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Respond to internal and external finance queries
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Assist with cash flow analysis and management reporting
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Manage billing schedules, data input, and meter readings
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Provide general support to the Finance Director
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Mentor and support an apprentice, guiding their development
Skills & Competencies
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Proficient in financial accounting, ledgers, and reconciliations
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Experience with accounts payable/receivable processes
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Familiar with month-end tasks and reporting
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High attention to detail and ability to solve discrepancies
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Time management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Skilled in Excel, Sage, and adaptable to in-house software
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Analytical and proactive with forecasting and reporting
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Professional customer service and teamwork approach
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Regulatory awareness (e.g., VAT compliance)
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Ability to mentor junior staff or apprentices
Benefits
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Company pension
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Private medical insurance
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Life insurance
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Free on-site parking
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Additional leave
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Casual dress
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Company events
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Health & wellbeing programme
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Free flu jabs
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Work-from-home flexibility
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