Finance Assistant
Salary: £12,700 - £13,035
20 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (am)
Location: Weston or Bristol
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Carbase!
At Carbase, we are not just in the business of selling cars — we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences across every part of our business, including our finance team. As one of the South West’s leading independent used car retailers, we pride ourselves on our dynamic environment, our people-first culture, and our drive for continuous improvement.
We are excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team on a part-time, job share basis. Whether you are starting your finance career or looking to return to work part-time, this role offers the chance to build valuable experience in a supportive, fast-paced setting.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct daily and month-end bank reconciliations
- Maintaining the general ledger to ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
- Addressing routine account queries from internal teams and external partners.
- Preparing and maintaining accurate financial documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
- Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts, including gathering financial data, updating reports and checking for consistency
- Assist with daily, weekly, monthly KPI production
- Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc projects and reporting tasks as required
Person Specification:
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
- Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- A positive attitude with a can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Competent user of all MS applications, particularly Excel and other spreadsheet tools
Benefits:
- 23 days annual leave increasing to 25 days with long service
- Access to BHSF Health Cash Plan
- Access to company pension scheme
- In-store discounts on car purchases and servicing
- ‘Refer a friend’ scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support via ‘Ben’
- Bike to work scheme
- Access to ‘Money@Work’
Carbase are a family-owned business and over the past two decades have become the largest independent pre-owned dealership in the Southwest. With four Carbase locations, including Vanbase Bristol, and a dedicated team of over 200 staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work award and the People and Culture Award from Autotrader in 2023 and 2024.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12,700.00-£13,035.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person
