Accounts Assistant

Daf Trucks Uk Ltd; Hillyfields; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A business in the automotive sector seeks an Accounts Assistant to support various accounting functions. Ideal candidates have strong numeracy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,600 annually, along with benefits such as employee discounts and a pension scheme. Opportunities for career development are also provided.

Benefits

Employee Assistance program

Free eye test with contribution for glasses

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control, purchase ledger, bookkeeping or similar.
• Ability to handle queries face to face, over the telephone, and via email.

Responsibilities

• Sales ledger and credit control management.
• Monitor shared inbox and send copy invoices.
• Post bank transactions and process new account applications.
• Support the cashiering and purchase ledger functions.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence to handle queries

Capable of prioritising workload

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Keyloop Autoline

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen to join the business as an Accounts Assistant at our site in Nursling. This role would ideally suit someone who is currently working in or has worked in a finance department and now looking to utilise their skills across all areas of the accounting function. Your previous experience may be in credit control, purchase ledger, bookkeeping or similar.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales ledger, credit control, monitoring shared inbox, sending copy invoices and statements.
• Following up debtor queries with the after sales departments and Managers.
• Posting bank transactions.
• Process New Account applications and review customer credit limits.
• Support the cashiering function when required.
• Support the purchase ledger function when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy.
• Confidence to handle queries face to face, over the telephone and via email.
• Capable of prioritising workload.
• Previous use of Keyloop Autoline would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given.
• Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

£28,600 per annum

Employee Benefits

• Employee Assistance program
• Mental Health First Aiders within the business
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• Free eye test plus £70 contribution towards glasses for display screen users
• Employee discounts on a range of products and services including holidays, days out and supermarket shops
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays rising by 1 day every 5 years capped at 33
• Free Independent mortgage advice service
• Pension Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice (if eligible)
• Staff Events
• Free parking
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Competitive Salaries
• Career development pathways and training
• Quarterly Star Awards

Accountancy