Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run multi-site car dealer group is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Newcastle Emlyn. The role offers a salary up to £26,000 per annum, with responsibilities including managing invoices and vendor communications. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts payable. This position includes comprehensive training and a pension scheme, with Monday to Friday working hours.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

20 days annual holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays

Training support towards completing an AAT qualification

Excellent career development prospects

Qualifications

• Recent or current experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Experience in the motor industry is advantageous but non-essential.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and timely.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Methodical approach

IT literate

Tools

SAGE 50 accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant required in Newcastle Emlyn.

• Starting salary up to £26,000 per annum pending experience and current earnings.
• Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Excellent career development prospects with a family-run multi-site car dealer group.

Our client, a family-run multi-site car dealer group established across South West Wales, is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team in Newcastle Emlyn.

Reporting to the Accountant and working as part of a friendly accounts team, your duties will include:

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and timely manner
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Assist with month‑end closing procedures
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries

To be eligible, you will ideally live within an easily commutable distance of Newcastle Emlyn and will need to hold recent or current experience working within a similar Accounts Payable Clerk role. You will need to be IT literate and have a methodical and organised approach, as well as being a team player. Experience working in the motor industry or with the SAGE 50 accounting software system would be advantageous, but is non‑essential. A UK driving licence with minimal points is also required, as this position may occasionally require you to travel between sites within our client's group.

For your hard work, our client, as an Accounts Assistant our client is offering the:

• Starting salary up to £26,000 per annum pending experience and current earnings.
• Full support/training provided with access to training towards completing an AAT qualification.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• 20 days annual holiday allowance plus the 8 bank holidays, increasing after 5 years by an additional 3 days.
• Excellent career development prospects with a family‑run multi‑site car dealer group.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm with a 30‑minute lunch break.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Accounts Assistant job in the Newcastle Emlyn area, please contact Harry Thaxton‑Woodcock at Perfect Placement Today.

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