Accounts Assistant | Flexible Hours, Ledger & Credit Control

DAF Trucks UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealer in Southampton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance department. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit control and bookkeeping. Key responsibilities include managing sales ledgers, handling queries, and processing bank transactions. The company offers a salary up to £28,600 per annum, along with various employee benefits including a generous holiday policy. Flexibility in hours is available.

Benefits

Employee Assistance program

Free eye test plus £70 contribution towards glasses

Employee discounts on products and services

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control, purchase ledger, bookkeeping or similar.
• Motor trade or automotive experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sales ledger and credit control management.
• Monitoring shared inbox and sending invoices.
• Posting bank transactions.
• Processing new account applications.
• Supporting cashiering and purchase ledger functions.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence to handle queries

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Job description

A leading automotive dealer in Southampton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance department. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit control and bookkeeping. Key responsibilities include managing sales ledgers, handling queries, and processing bank transactions. The company offers a salary up to £28,600 per annum, along with various employee benefits including a generous holiday policy. Flexibility in hours is available.