Administrator

Euro Car Parts Ltd.; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth across UK & Europe

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks (GP, hospital plan)

Job summary

Euro Car Parts Ltd. is seeking a branch administrator to support the branch with cash handling, credit control and day-to-day financial operations. You will monitor customer accounts using our systems, manage cash flow, and assist with reconciliations to ensure accurate daily banking.

The role involves maintaining strict compliance with financial procedures, supporting the branch team, and contributing to overall branch performance across the UK network.

Qualifications

• Experience handling cash and customer payments.
• Understanding of credit terms and debt chasing processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the sales ledger to ensure customers stay within credit terms.
• Chase outstanding debt to prevent accounts from being put on hold.
• Place daily floats in the retail counter till and process payments.
• Reconcile banking for the previous day and investigate discrepancies.
• Handle petty cash and ensure secure cash handling procedures.

Skills

Cash handling

Credit control

Accounts monitoring

Team player

Job description

Job Overview

As branch administrator at Euro Car Parts you will be at the heart of the branch operation responsible for cash handling and credit control. You will be an integral part of the team, by utilising our systems to monitor customer accounts and cash flow through the building day to day.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
• Enhanced Annual Leave – Enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of time off to recharge.
• Exciting Career Growth – Unlock personal development and career opportunities across the UK & Europe.
• Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• Life Assurance for Peace of Mind – Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for you and your family, whenever you need it.
• Exclusive Gym Discounts – Stay fit and healthy with reduced memberships at top health clubs.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Perks – Access an online GP, a hospital plan, and other wellness benefits.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money while staying active with tax-free bike purchases.
• Retail & Staff Discounts – Enjoy exclusive savings on popular brands and products.

Key Responsibilities

• To monitor and control the sales ledger so all credit account customers do not exceed their credit terms
• Chase outstanding debt to prevent accounts from going on hold
• Place daily floats in retail trade counter till
• Receive retail entries of cash, cheques, credit cards and in payment for parts purchased using invoices raised by parts advisors
• Reconcile the banking for the previous days business and investigate discrepancies
• Complete banking book entries for the day and pass to the manager for checking and authorisation
• Reconcile the drivers’ manifest and allocate payment taken; checking deliveries made and the accuracy of payments against office copies of invoices, subsequently filing daily delivery sheets
• Full accountability for the petty cash process, claims and balance in the branch
• Ensure all return credit notes are returned to customers
• Check credit references for new accounts
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly paperwork in relation to National Accounts
• Deal with Securicor collections
• Assist the Branch Manager by following up on debtors, particularly returned cheques
• To carry out reasonable requests as directed by the Operations, Branch or General Manager

Skills And Experience

• Contributing to both the financial compliance and customer service within the branch
• Ensuring all areas of the branch continuously conform to Health & Safety legislation
• Working to deliver a balanced performance across key business metrics and
• KPI measures in line with business goals and objectives
• Ensuring the branch is fully compliant in line with the audit standards to maintain a balanced performance.

Why Work for LKQ

• People First: We value our employees just as much as our customers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for progression in a thriving industry.
• Passion for Excellence: Join a team dedicated to being the best at what we d