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That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.\nDivision Assistant Accountant - NRDK\nLocation: Any Lookers North East/West site for NRDK (Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Stockport, Chester)\nSalary: £27,500 - £40,000 basic salary DOE\nHours: 37.5 (Monday-Friday 9-5pm)\nWe’re looking for commercially focused Division Assistant Accountants to support financial performance across our dealerships.\nThe Division Assistant Accountant will provide essential support to the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager in managing the daily financial operations of the Division. The focus of this position is to analyse the financial performance of the Division, ensure the accuracy and integrity of all transactional accounting and assist with the month-end close. 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