Account Assistant

U-Drive Vehicle Hire; Poole; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned vehicle rental company in Poole is seeking a Part-Time Account Assistant to support Purchase Ledger and reconcile various financial records. The role involves assisting with bank reconciliations and managing payment reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in an accounts department, possess strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills, and be detail-oriented. Competitive salary pro-rated to £19,061.90, with a commitment to equal opportunity.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Employee discount on vehicles

Company-sponsored training and development

Access to Employee Assistant Program

Free yearly MOT

Employee Discount Program

Cycle to work scheme

Smart Tech scheme

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts department required.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions.
• Reconcile branch cash sheets as directed.
• Manage and reconcile EPDQ payments received.
• Perform monthly credit card purchases reconciliation.
• Answer incoming telephone enquiries promptly.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office skills

Good telephone skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Secondary level education

Job description

Work Schedule

27.5 hours per week, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday ideally 8:30-14:00 but open to discuss working pattern.

About The Role

As a Part-Time Account Assistant at U-Drive you will be responsible for assisting with Purchase Ledger functions, reconciliation of bank and branch cash sheets and supporting the finance team as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions as and when required
• Reconcile and journal branch cash sheets as directed by the Finance Manager
• Manage and reconcile all EPDQ payment received
• Reconcile all credit card purchases on a monthly basis
• Assist members of the team as and when required
• Answer incoming telephone enquiries promptly
• Bank reconciliations

Requirements

• You will have meticulous attention to detail
• You will be an analytical thinker
• You will have the capacity to work independently to a high standard
• You will show excellent skills in Microsoft Office and Excel
• You will be able to communicate at all levels, including good telephone skills
• You will be able to work to deadlines
• You will demonstrate you are able to work under pressure
• You will be a team player
• You will be trustworthy
• You will have good standard of education to at least secondary level
• You will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in an accounts department

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service
• Employee discount on U-Drive vehicles, including discounts for friends and families
• Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program in partnership with Health Assured
• Free yearly MOT
• Access to Employee Discount Program offering savings on over 3,000 retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Smart Tech scheme
• Opportunity to buy extra holiday where available

U-Drive, a well-established family-owned vehicle rental company with a 42-year legacy, operates over 4,000 vehicles across a daily rental, contract hire and leasing fleet in the UK. Our commitment to excellent service extends to both business customers, and private hirers.

Permanent role offering a competitive salary of up to £26,000, pro-rated to £19,061.90.

This role reports to the Head of Finance and will be based in our Head Office in Poole.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity.