Accounts Assistant, Orpington

Renault Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Pension with life assurance

Family car scheme discounts

Share Incentive Scheme

Staff discounts on vehicles and parts

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care voucher

Job summary

Renault Orpington is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. The role is fully office-based at the Orpington site, offering a structured environment with access to experienced finance professionals and clear processes. You will handle day-to-day accounting tasks and work within established systems.

The position requires accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication. Hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with a £30,000 annual salary and a

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bookkeeper or Purchase Ledger roles.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume data entry.
• Confident, professional communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate).
• Experience with finance/accounting systems (e.g. Sage, SAP or similar).

Responsibilities

• Post daily BACS receipts and payments to the ledger.
• Allocate customer remittances and follow up on balances.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Assist with reconciliations of credit and vehicle accounts.
• Raise and process invoices, credit notes and journals.
• Support daily banking processes and liaise with banking platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Finance systems

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Renault Orpington (BR6)
£30,000 pa | 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

We are looking for a structured and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at Renault Orpington.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-supported environment with strong access to experienced finance professionals and clear processes in place. The role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working accurately within established systems and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day accounting operations.

What you’ll do

• Post daily BACS receipts and payments accurately to the ledger
• Allocate customer remittances and follow up on any outstanding balances
• Process purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
• Assist with reconciliation of credit and vehicle accounts
• Raise and process invoices, credit notes, and general journals
• Support daily banking processes and liaise with banking platforms/accounts
• Monitor and resolve returned or failed payments
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of authorised documents
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes as directed
• Maintain accurate filing systems and financial records
• Liaise with internal departments and respond to finance queries professionally
• Provide support to other accounts colleagues and wider teams when required

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Current experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeper, or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume data entry
• Confident and professional communication skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow structured processes
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using finance or accounting systems (e.g. Sage, SAP or similar)

Desirable:

• AAT qualification (or working towards)
• Experience within a motor trade or dealership environment
• Familiarity with dealership accounting systems such as ADP Autoline (Kerridge), CDK, Keyloop Drive, Pinnacle, DealerTrack, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar

Systems note:

CDK / ADP Autoline Kerridge / Keyloop Drive experience is desirable. Full training will be provided to candidates who have worked with similar systems before.

Working Environment

This is a fully office-based role at our Orpington site, with strong day-to-day access to experienced finance colleagues and management support.

Hours & Pay

• £30,000 pa
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (1 hour lunch)

Company Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays (option to buy or sell additional days)
• Pension scheme with life assurance
• A family new car scheme is available for close family members from £139 per car per month (1st car after probation, 2nd car after 12 months service). Cars are replaced annually with high-spec models. Car insurance is included on this car scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Staff discounts on new and used vehicles, parts, servicing, and accessories
• Access to our company loan car scheme
• Mortgage and pension advice seminars
• Excellent manufacturer training and clear career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme, including e‑bikes
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies
• Eye test voucher scheme

Raja Mallik from the Recruitment Team will contact shortlisted candidates.