Accounts Assistant / Vehicle Administrator - Mazda

Stoneacre Motor Group; Halifax; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing motor group as an Accounts Assistant/Vehicle Administrator! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in key accounts functions, including cash management, purchase and sales ledgers, and credit control. You will be a vital part of a supportive team, ensuring accuracy in financial processes while contributing to a vibrant workplace culture. With industry-leading career progression opportunities and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within the motor industry. Embrace a rewarding career path in an inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Industry leading competitive salary

Flexible working patterns

Training and development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Uniform provided

Long service reward

Customer introduced reward

Employee discounts

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Ability to learn and progress in balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily banking and maintain the Purchase Ledger.
• Process payments and customer refunds, and manage credit control.
• Support various departments and ensure smooth sales operations.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Team player

Education

Relevant accounting qualifications

Tools

Kerridge system

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

About The Role…

We are excited to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant/Vehicle Administrator. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing motor groups.

As an Accounts Assistant/Vehicle Administrator, you will report to the Branch Accountant and will be responsible for the daily processing of key accounts functions such as cash, bank, purchase ledger, and sales ledger.

You will be a valued team member working within one of our fast-paced dealerships with a keen eye for detail. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience working within an accounts department and provide the highest level of accuracy, all whilst contributing towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.

Do we have your interest…?

Here at Stoneacre, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our ambition to make Stoneacre the best place to work because we recognise that it is our people who make Stoneacre a success. So, what is in it for you?

• Industry leading competitive salary
• A flexible approach to working patterns
• A range of training and development programmes
• Industry leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduced reward
• Employee discounts
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays, and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

An average day as an Accounts Assistant/Vehicle Administrator…

• Reconciling daily banking and bank statements.
• Maintaining the Purchase Ledger - processing invoices to correct nominal codes, reconciling supplier statements, and setting up monthly BACS payment runs.
• Creating and processing a variety of payments using the online banking system.
• Processing customer refunds through the PDQ machine.
• Credit control - sending statements, chasing debtors including vehicle debt, and producing a weekly debtor report.
• Processing Warranty Self Billing Invoices.
• Processing Finance Commission statements.
• Petty cash control and monthly reconciliation.
• Processing manufacturer bonus Self Billing Invoices and credit notes.
• Supporting the sales department in daily controls.
• Working alongside Accounts, Service, and Parts departments.
• Supporting the smooth running of the Sales Office.
• Performing stock checks.
• Processing purchases and sales of new, used, and fleet cars.
• Taxing and invoicing vehicles.
• Monitoring funding systems for new and used vehicles.

About You…

• The ideal candidate will be reliable and conscientious, with Accounts experience.
• Keen to learn, with opportunities to progress into more in-depth balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience within the motor industry would be advantageous, including knowledge of Kerridge system. Full training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and a team player.
• Good IT skills, particularly MS Office including Excel.
• We want you to love what you do – the rest will come naturally.

Stoneacre Motor Group is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves.