Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a vehicle dealership in Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves managing customer accounts, processing invoices, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have experience in accounts, strong organisational skills, and preferably knowledge of the automotive industry. The position offers a competitive salary and additional perks such as holiday and health benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

High-street discounts

Childcare vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu vaccinations

Internal and manufacturer training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in general accounts work including Sales & Purchase Ledger or Credit Control.
• Administrative experience is beneficial.
• Automotive industry experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and reassign nominal ledger postings as required.
• Process and code purchase invoices accurately.
• Manage customer accounts and credit control tasks.
• Maintain and check mileage logs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT and office software

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant required for a vehicle dealership in Stockton. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5pm. Salary: Competitive salary!

Key Responsibilities

• Review and reassign nominal ledger postings as required.
• Process and code purchase invoices accurately.
• Manage customer accounts and credit control tasks.
• Maintain and check mileage logs.
• Keep Sales and Purchase Ledgers well-organised and up to date.
• Run monthly accounting cycles and manage inter-company transactions.
• Allocate manufacturer commissions correctly.
• Assist with stock audits and reconciliations.
• Oversee petty cash and handle daily banking operations

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in general accounts work, including Sales & Purchase Ledger or Credit Control.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident using IT and office software.
• Administrative experience is beneficial.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.
• AAT qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Automotive industry experience or knowledge of dealership systems is an advantage; full training will be provided.

The successful Accounts Assistant will receive

• 30 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• High-street discounts.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• Internal and manufacturer training opportunities.

If this Accounts Assistant role interests you - please reach out to Rose Bourke at Perfect Placement today!

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