Accounts Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays are working with a rapidly expanding automotive group to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their site in Burntwood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive finance team within a successful automotive business that prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service and continuing growth.

You will provide day-to-day support across the accounts department, maintaining accurate financial records, processing banking and payments, supporting reconciliations and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance support role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines are required.
• Good administrative and organisational skills are important.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Post daily card and cash banking and process petty cash.
• Post bank statements and complete month-end bank reconciliations.
• Support credit control activities: open new accounts, credit checks, limit approvals and chase debts.
• Purchase ledger processing, invoice posting and nominal journals.
• Assist with refunds, cashbacks, goodwill payments and vehicle purchases.
• Collaborate with managers and raise self-billing invoices where needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Tools

Kerridge DMS

Job description

Hays are working exclusively with a rapidly expanding and award-winning group to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their site based in Burntwood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive finance team within a successful automotive business that prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service and continuing growth.

Your new role

As Accounts Assistant, you will provide day-to-day support across the accounts department, helping to maintain accurate financial records, process banking and payments, support reconciliations and assist with credit control duties. This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy finance environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are key.

Your responsibilities will include posting daily card and cash banking, processing petty cash, posting bank statements, completing month-end bank reconciliations, clearing POAs, raising and processing payments, and supporting with refunds, cashbacks, goodwill payments, settlements and vehicle purchases in line with company policy.

You will also support with purchase ledger processing, invoice posting and nominal journals.

You will also assist with credit control activity, including opening new accounts, checking credit scores, supporting credit limit approvals, issuing month-end sales ledger statements, placing overdue accounts on stop, chasing outstanding debts, liaising with department managers and raising self-billing invoices.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience in a similar accounts or finance support role, ideally gained within a busy, fast-paced accounts department. Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to work to deadlines are essential, along with good administrative and organisational skills. You will be confident using Microsoft Excel and Word and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Previous experience within the motor trade, particularly with Kerridge DMS, would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience in purchase ledger and nominal journals would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive finance team within a growing and successful motor group. This role offers the opportunity to develop your accounting experience, gain exposure to a varied workload and play an important part in the smooth running of the dealership finance function.