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Assistant Accountant

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Capital Outsourcing Group Ltd
Location
Malton
Salary
£40,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
20 October 2026
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Job description

Assistant Accountant

Monday to Friday 8:30am 5:00pm Up to £40,000

Are you a finance professional who enjoys keeping things accurate, organised and moving in the right direction?

We re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance team and play a key role in supporting the Group Accountant across the day-to-day running of the accounts function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has experience in accounts and is ready to develop their skills further within a fast-paced environment.

You ll have plenty of variety in your day, from supporting month-end and management accounts to reconciliations, VAT, credit control and stock accounting. You ll also have the opportunity to get involved across the wider business and build valuable experience as your career progresses.

Working closely with the Group Accountant, you ll help ensure financial records are accurate, up to date and fully compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Accounting

Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
Process and reconcile credit card and supplier statements.
Reconcile manufacturer, finance company and other business accounts.
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries.
Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Cash Management & Credit Control

Assist with cash management and banking procedures.
Monitor outstanding customer and supplier balances.
Support the credit control process and follow up outstanding balances where required.
Ensure customer and supplier accounts remain accurate and up to date.

Stock & Automotive Accounting

Assist with stock accounting processes.
Record and reconcile vehicle-related purchases, sales, deposits and associated costs.
Ensure manufacturer and finance company transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
Support the Group Accountant with investigating and resolving stock and accounting discrepancies.

Month-End, Year-End & Statutory Reporting

Support month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
Provide information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Ensure accounting deadlines are met and required information is available in a timely manner.

What We re Looking For

You ll be someone who takes pride in getting the details right, enjoys working with numbers and can stay organised when things get busy.

Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
AAT Level 4 essential.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Good numerical and analytical ability.

What s In It For You?

We believe in supporting our people as well as our business. In return for your skills and commitment, you ll receive:

Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am 5:00pm.
Company pension scheme.
Annual leave entitlement.
Health & wellbeing programme.
Life insurance.
A friendly and supportive working environment.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you re an enthusiastic and detail-focused accounting professional looking for your next challenge and you d like to build your career within the automotive industry we d love to hear from you.

COG LTD are acting as an Employment Agency.

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