Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm seeks an Accounts Assistant for a busy dealership in Stockton. The successful candidate will manage customer accounts, process invoices, and contribute to the finance team's efficiency. Experience in accounts, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail are essential. The role offers 30 days holiday, healthcare cash plan, and training opportunities.

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 training opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and reassign nominal ledger postings.
• Process and code purchase invoices accurately.
• Manage customer accounts and credit control tasks.
• Oversee petty cash and handle daily banking operations.

Skills

General accounts work

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant Required for a Vehicle Dealership in Stockton!

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy automotive dealership in Stockton. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive finance team, contributing to accurate and efficient accounting processes across the business.

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!

At Perfect Placement we specialise in jobs within the Automotive Field. We can help you with your career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,800 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.