Accounts Assistant

Pentagon Group; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive company as an Accounts Assistant, where your skills will be valued and developed. This role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive team environment while handling essential accounting functions. You'll be responsible for reconciling supplier statements, managing invoices, and entering data into our systems. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company invests in your career with comprehensive training and a generous benefits package. Apply today to be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

31 days holiday per year

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Discounted days out

Retail discounts

Fully funded qualifications

Manufacturer-specific training

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme contributions

Referral Payments

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Department is essential.
• Understanding of invoices, credit notes, and payment advice.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure invoices are approved for payment.
• Enter invoice details into the purchase ledger system.

Skills

Accounting Functions

Team Collaboration

Proactive Attitude

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Derby dealership Accounts team!

If you:

• Enjoy putting your experience and knowledge into practice
• Thrive in a team environment
• Want to work for a company that will invest in your career

Then apply today!

Have you heard about our benefits?

When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• Discounted days out with family and friends.
• Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
• Fully funded, nationally recognised qualifications.
• Manufacturer-specific training.
• Salary Finance.
• 24-hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
• Friends & family Customer Referral Payments.
• Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our team.

What will you be doing?

Main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Reconciling supplier statements, requesting missing documents, and ensuring all invoices are booked on & approved ready for payment run.
• Paying due and approved invoices.
• Raising intercompany recharges by the last day of the month and ensuring the clearing account is reconciled.
• Entering appropriate details from each invoice onto the computerised purchase ledger system, including payment date.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Department.
• A good understanding of general accounting functions, i.e., invoices, credit notes, payment advice, etc.
• A proactive and driven attitude.
• A team player mentality.

Previous knowledge and/or experience of Kerridge would be a distinct advantage but not essential, as training will be provided.

Position currently based in Derby, with a view to relocate to West Hallam in 2026.

Why choose us?

At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Our values are driven by our colleagues, incorporating trust, respect, integrity, and communication, to create and maintain a positive, collaborative culture.

Our vision is that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.

For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice, head over to our website!

https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment

• Salary: Excellent salary of £27,000, plus great company benefits.
• Annual
• Job Reference: ukmotus/TP/23905/1256
• Contract Type: Full Time
• Closing Date: 31 May, 2025
• Job Category: Accounting/Finance
• Business Unit: PMG Derby VWCV
• Location: VW Derby (with a view to moving to Corporate Fleet, West Hallam in 2026), United Kingdom