Accounts Assistant

Currie Motors UK Ltd; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discounts

Car Leasing Scheme

30 days annual leave

Eyecare vouchers

Workplace pension

Loyalty and long service awards

Job summary

Currie Motors UK Ltd in Twickenham seeks a versatile Accounts Assistant to join the busy accounts team. You will manage daily banking, property financial records, and general ledger tasks, collaborating closely with the Group Financial Accountant to expand your skills across diverse duties.

The role offers full-time hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00–17:30) with a 1-hour lunch break. Aiming to support growth, training, and a range of staff benefits, it’s ideal for an accounting professional seeking broader

Qualifications

• High school diploma or degree in accounting/finance, with 1–2 years of admin or bookkeeping experience or AAT.
• Proactive problem-solver who can prioritise a busy workload and cover teammates when required.
• Hands-on experience with accounting platforms or MS Excel.
• Strong numerical understanding, detail-oriented, and proficient with MS Office (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

• Banking & Reconciliations: prepare daily banking reports, manage property bank statements, maintain storage bank tallies, and process quarterly bank charges.
• Transaction Processing: handle bank transfers via Barclays, process storage refunds, manage petty cash, and input day-to-day banking sheets.
• Property Accounts & Invoicing: code property invoices, set up monthly payments, and generate monthly/quarterly rental and insurance invoices.
• Reporting & Control: generate internal/external recharges, issue monthly Allstar reports, and chase property invoices across ledgers.
• Operational Support: participate in stock checks at the Isleworth Estate and support the wider accounts function.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

AAT certification

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Location: Twickenham, UK
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)

About the Role

We are looking for a versatile and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team in Twickenham. Working closely with the Group Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in managing daily banking, property-related financial records, and general ledger tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their skills across a diverse range of duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Banking & Reconciliations: Prepare daily banking reports, manage property bank statements, maintain storage bank tallies, and process quarterly bank charges.
• Transaction Processing: Handle bank transfers via Barclays, process storage refunds, manage petty cash, and accurately enter day-to-day banking sheets.
• Property Accounts & Invoicing: Code and key property invoices, set up monthly payments, and generate monthly and quarterly rental (and insurance) invoices.
• Reporting & Control: Generate internal/external recharges, issue monthly Allstar reports to managers, and chase property invoices across both the purchase and sales ledgers.
• Operational Support: Participate in stock checks at the Isleworth Service/Trading Estate and provide general support to the wider accounts function.

What We Are Looking For

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or associate/bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, often paired with 1-2 years of administrative or bookkeeping experience (or foundational certifications like AAT).
• Attributes: A proactive problem-solver who can prioritise a busy workload under pressure, adapt to changing tasks, and cover team members when required.
• Hands-on experience with accounting platforms or Microsoft Excel.
• Numerical & Analytical Skills: Strong grasp of basic accounting principles, math accuracy, and a keen eye for detail. Proficient with MS Office software (particularly Excel) and confident handling online banking platforms (experience with Barclays is a plus).
• Organization & Communication: Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and communicate clearly with vendors and team members.

What We Offer

• Vehicle Benefits: Employee discounts on car purchases/repairs/parts, and access to our Car Leasing Scheme (following a qualifying period).
• Time Off: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus 1 extra day rewarded for full-year attendance, with further increases based on tenure.
• Growth & Wellbeing: Ongoing in-house and manufacturer training, clear opportunities for career progression, eyecare vouchers, and a workplace pension scheme.
• Recognition: Loyalty and long service awards.