Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Larbert

We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Alexander Dennis and NFI Group is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join our finance department. In this role, you will be instrumental in preparing key financial information, supporting month-end close tasks, and managing insurance-related administration. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a desire to develop your accounting expertise, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Participate in month-end close activities, focusing on fixed assets, intercompany transactions, overheads, accruals, and prepayments.
• Provide backup support for team members during month-end tasks and VAT return preparation as needed.
• Serve as the primary contact for insurance-related matters, managing daily administration and renewal processes.
• Review aged Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and prepare and process clearances upon approval.
• Assist with implementing NFI Group Accounting roadmap initiatives.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Group Financial Reporting Supervisor or Manager.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Confident communicator, who can build relationships across a range of functions within the business.
• Desire to learn and develop accounting skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Problem solving mentality and ability to carry out multiple tasks with deadlines in mind.
• High level of proactivity to help the business drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

OUR WHY:

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NEXT STEPS:

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com