Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement; Crawley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable car dealership in Crawley is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their financial operations. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in the motor trade sector, be organized, and possess knowledge of accounting software such as Pinewood Pinnacle, Kerridge, or CDK. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £28,000 with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full-time permanent contract

Supportive team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant in the motor trade or similar environment.
• Ability to manage purchase and sales ledgers accurately.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers accurately.
• Reconcile bank accounts and perform bookkeeping tasks.
• Assist with financial reporting and month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Pinewood Pinnacle

Kerridge

CDK

Job description

Accounts Assistant Required in Crawley for Car Dealership

Join a reputable franchised car dealership in Crawley as an Accounts Assistant and take your career to the next level. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well‑established motor trade business that values its staff and fosters a supportive working environment. The role offers a competitive basic salary of up to £28,000 with an OTE of approximately £30,000, along with full‑time permanent employment and excellent benefits.

Benefits of this Accounts Assistant role include:

• Up to £28,000 annual basic salary
• Full‑time permanent contract
• Convenient working hours from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday with a one‑hour lunch break
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth within a respected dealership group

Key duties you'll be responsible for:

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers accurately
• Reconciling bank accountsPerforming bookkeeping tasks
• Assisting with financial reporting
• Handling month‑end and year‑end reconciliations
• Managing import and customs accounting processes

To succeed in this Accounts Assistant role, the ideal candidate will:

• Possess proven experience as an Accounts Assistant in the motor trade or a similar environment
• Be highly organised and detail‑oriented
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Have knowledge of motor trade accounting software such as Pinewood Pinnacle, Kerridge, or CDK

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for an engaging role within a successful automotive dealership, we want to hear from you. Please contact us today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for connecting skilled candidates with their ideal motor trade jobs. If you're keen to advance your career and want to explore more motor trade opportunities in Crawley or across the UK, get in touch with us now.