Administrator

Euro Car Parts Limited; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Euro Car Parts Limited in Chester is seeking a branch administrator to support cash handling, credit control and daily account monitoring across the sales ledger.

You will work as part of a busy team, ensuring banking reconciliation, processing cash and card receipts, and assisting the Branch Manager with debtor follow-up and compliance.

This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Experience with cash handling and debt collection.
• Proficient in monitoring customer accounts and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the sales ledger to enforce credit terms.
• Chase outstanding debt and prevent account holds.
• Handle daily floats and cash receipts.
• Reconcile banking and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage petty cash and credit notes.
• Process National Accounts paperwork.
• Support Branch Manager with debt recovery.

Skills

Cash handling

Credit control

Sales ledger

Banking

Job description

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