Finance Assistant

City West Country; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected automotive company in Exeter is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage bank reconciliations and support essential financial operations. The role requires previous finance experience, strong numerical skills, and confidence in communication. The company offers excellent training and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture. Benefits include a generous employee car scheme and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join their team and play a role in financial excellence.

Benefits

Excellent training & support

Employee Car Scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance 1 x basic salary

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role within the motor industry.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Confident communicator - both over the phone and in person.
• IT-literate, with experience using finance systems and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Handling daily bank reconciliations and processing card payments.
• Monitoring outstanding debts and preparing for month-end statements.
• Processing invoices and managing payment runs.
• Handling petty cash and processing driver expense claims.
• Covering various finance tasks during team holidays.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Confident communicator

IT-literate

Tools

Finance systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Location: Exeter

Salary: £30,000.00 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 with 30 minute lunch

A Little Bit About Us

City West Country Limited is a privately owned business with over 30 years of experience in the motor industry. We proudly represent various brands such as the Mercedes-Benz South West brand across our dealerships in Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth, and Truro. As we continue to expand our portfolio to include exciting brands like BYD and GWM, there's never been a better time to join us!

What can we offer you?

• Excellent training & support with City West Country
• Employee Car Scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub discounts on big brands
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Aspiring Managers programme for future leaders
• Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
• Life assurance 1 x basic salary
• Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones

About The Role

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with numbers, and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you! Here's why you will love being part of our team:

• Industry Leadership - Work with a trusted and respected name in the automotive sector
• Professional Growth - Benefit from a clear development path, supported by top-tier training from Mercedes-Benz Head Office and beyond
• Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Finance Assistant Responsibilities

• Breaking and reconciliation: Handling daily bank reconciliations, processing card payments, and managing daily banking tasks
• Sales Ledger and Credit Control: Monitoring outstanding debts, following up on queries with customers and internal teams, and preparing for month-end statements
• Purchase Ledger: Processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and managing payment runs
• Financial Administration: Handling petty cash, processing driver expense claims, and assisting with small claims procedures when needed
• Team Support: Covering various finance tasks during team holidays to keep everything running smoothly

What's required from you?

• Previous experience in a finance role within the motor industry
• Strong numerical and administrative skills with a high level of accuracy
• Confident communicator - both over the phone and in person
• IT-literate, with experience using finance systems and spreadsheets

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of our growing team.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a commitment to equality and fairness at the heart of our values and everyday practices and policies. We aim to recruit, nurture and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our customer base.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience

• Finance, 2 years (preferred)

Work Location

In person

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Exeter, EX5 1FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)