Accounts Receivable Administrator

Marshall Motor Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Administrator to join their Finance Team in Cambridge. The ideal candidate should possess strong IT skills and be eager to develop a career in finance. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, posting receipts, and ensuring timely payments. The company offers a modern office, clear career progression opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted colleague car purchasing options

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee discount for servicing and popular retailers

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop a career in finance.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Experience in a large accounting office is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ledger management.
• Post receipts and daily banking to the ledger.
• Chase overdue invoices and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Numeracy skills

Tools

Kerridge/Keyloop dealer management system

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Marshall Motor Group

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Join Our Growing Finance Team at Marshall Motor Group in 2025 – Exciting New Office and Career Development Opportunities!

Role: Accounts Receivable Administrator

Location: Peterborough

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Salary: Circa £26,000 a year, depending on experience

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, discounted colleague car purchasing options available*subject to status & availability, life assurance, pension scheme, wellbeing support, employee discount for servicing and popular retailers

Who we are

Marshall Motor Group was established in 1909 by David Gregory Marshall, in a small lock-up garage in Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge and we are now the UK's 7th largest motor retail group (AM100 11/24).

We operate 130+ car, van, truck and bike franchise stores across the UK.

Our vision is to be the UK’s premier automotive retail group as recognised by our colleagues, customers and business partners. To achieve our vision we will create a people centric culture, as well as operate as retailers who deliver retailing excellence and are regarded as an employer of choice.

We are part of the Constellation Automotive Group which is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe giving you peace of mind and transparency that you are dealing directly with a trusted company.

We are as passionate about our people as we are our customers. As part of the Constellation Automotive Group which includes webuyanycar, cinch and BCA, there are huge opportunities for you to find your place and build the career you want with us.

The Role

We're excited to announce a new chapter for our finance department atMarshall Motor Group! As part of our expansion, we’re moving into a brand-new, modern office designed to foster collaboration and creativity. This move marks a thrilling period of growth for our team, with the introduction of a new management structure that will create even more opportunities for leadership, development, and career progression.

As aAccounts Receivable Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our credit accounts. You’ll be responsible for applying due diligence and maintaining effective credit control procedures, helping to minimize debtor levels while ensuring compliance with Marshall Accounting Policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to kickstart their career in accountancy. We provide ongoing training and development to help you grow and thrive with us as we expand.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and develop their career in finance. You should be someone who enjoys problem-solving and can handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Key qualities we are looking for include:

Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications

Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to relay information clearly

A proactive self-starter who can manage time and workload effectively

Enjoys working with numbers and has the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

Experience in a large accounting office (ideally 2+ years) is beneficial, but not required—automotive retail sector experience is a plus!

Knowledge of the Kerridge/Keyloop dealer management system is an advantage, but not essential

For those without prior experience in accounting, we are still interested in your application if you have strong numeracy skills and previous experience in a busy office environment with regular customer/stakeholder interaction.

What You’ll Do

As a Accounts Receivable Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

Maintaining a high standard of ledger management, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date

Posting receipts and daily banking to the ledger, ensuring everything is reconciled correctly

Posting journals as needed and raising re-charge/adhoc invoices

Identifying and resolving invoicing errors by liaising with internal teams

Managing cheque preparations and ensuring they’re ready for collection

Chasing overdue invoices and ensuring payments are made on time via phone and email

Conducting Experian credit checks for new customers to assess eligibility for credit

Handling payment queries promptly and accurately, both internally and externally

Why Marshall Motor Group?

AtMarshall Motor Group, we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, contribute, and succeed. As part of our growing team, you will enjoy:

A modern, collaborative office spacedesigned to help you thrive

Clear opportunities for career progressionwith ongoing training and development

Asupportive management teamfocused on fostering growth, development, and leadership

Adynamic and fast-paced work environment, perfect for developing valuable skills in finance and accountancy

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to start or grow your career in finance, and you want to be part of an expanding and innovative company,we want to hear from you!

Apply nowto take the next step in your career at Marshall Motor Group. One of our recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.