Accounts Assistant

Saxtons Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxtons Limited is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our dealership finance team in Chelmsford. You will support the CFO and contribute to daily financial operations, preparing accounts up to trial balance.

Key duties include maintaining ledgers, posting cash, reconciling control accounts, and assisting month-end processes with a focus on accuracy and deadlines. Proficiency in Excel and experience in the Retail Motor Industry are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills are essential.
• Qualified or working towards AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Purchase Ledger maintenance.
• Cash posting and allocations.
• Reconciliation of control accounts.
• Supporting month-end processes.
• Producing accurate financial information to strict deadlines.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

IT skills

Accounts experience

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage

Kerridge

CDK

Keyloop

Job description

Saxtons has a fantastic opportunity available for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

Our Accounts Assistants play a vital role in supporting the smooth financial operation of our dealership, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all aspects of the accounts function.

Joining us as means being part of a dedicated and friendly team that prides itself on professionalism, accuracy, and delivering results. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

About the role

Supporting our Chief Financial Officer, you will contribute to the daily financial operations of the business and play a key role in preparing accounts up to trial balance.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Sales and Purchase Ledger maintenance
• Cash posting and allocations
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Supporting month-end processes
• Producing accurate financial information to strict deadlines
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure compliance and accuracy

This is a role for someone with an excellent eye for detail and strong computer skills, especially in Excel.

About You:

• Knowledge of Kerridge/CDK/Keyloop Dealer Management System is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting software
• Experience in the Retail Motor Industry
• A proven track record in accounts or finance
• A good working knowledge of general accountancy procedures
• Experience reconciling control accounts and preparing accounts to trial balance
• Excellent Excel and IT skills
• Qualified or working towards AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA

You will also bring key personal qualities such as honesty, integrity, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for producing high-quality, accurate work.

Why Saxtons?

At Saxtons, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.