Automotive Senior Accounts Assistant

Performance Resourcing; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Supportive environment

Mon-Fri hours

Job summary

Performance Resourcing invites applications for an Automotive Senior Accounts Assistant at a busy car dealership in Exeter. You will support day-to-day finance tasks, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions and assisting with month-end close.

Strong focus on ledgers, reconciliations and VAT compliance. The ideal candidate has prior accounts experience, knowledge of the automotive sector, and proficiency in Kerridge and Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience in the Automotive sector is essential.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Proficient IT skills including Kerridge and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Perform bank reconciliations and daily banking.
• Process payments and monitor balances.
• Assist with month-end accounts and reporting.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Support VAT returns and financial compliance.
• Assist Finance Manager and team.

Skills

Accounts experience

Automotive sector

Ledgers

Reconciliations

Excel

Kerridge

Tools

Kerridge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Automotive Senior Accounts Assistant

Location: Exeter (Devon)
Salary: 30,000 to 33,000 per annum subject to experience
Hours: Full Time, Monday–Friday

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join our client's Car Dealership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to join a busy and established automotive business, with responsibility for supporting the day–to–day finance function and ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Bank reconciliations and daily banking.
• Processing payments and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Assisting with month–end accounts and reporting.
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts.
• Dealing with supplier and customer queries.
• Monitoring aged debt and assisting with credit control.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with VAT returns and other financial compliance requirements.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and wider accounts team.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all accounting procedures and company processes are followed.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Automotive Accounts Assistant who is confident working in a fast–paced environment and has excellent attention to detail.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience working within the Automotive sector is essential.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Experience with reconciliations and month–end processes.
• Good IT skills, particularly Kerridge, Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time–management skills.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Monday–Friday working hours.
• Opportunity to join an established automotive business.
• Supportive working environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive accounts professional to progress their career.