Junior Accounts Technician

Motofix Accident Repair Centres; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Motofix Accident Repair Centres is seeking a Junior Accounts Technician to join a busy accounts department. You will gain practical experience through a structured training path, handling purchase ledgers, bank receipts, and supplier communications while supported by the Head of Finance.

You will learn daily, weekly and monthly finance tasks, develop accuracy, and grow your confidence in finance with full training and guidance provided.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both with customers and colleagues.
• 1-2 years of bookkeeping experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and bank receipts with growing accuracy.
• Input non-job-related invoices and reconcile ledgers.
• Download and post daily bank statements and reconcile direct debits.
• Transfer and reconcile purchase ledger data for reporting.
• Resolve purchase ledger queries with suppliers and bodyshop locations.
• Issue cheques under supervision after authorization by the Head of Finance.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash transactions and records.
• Communicate with suppliers by phone and email.
• Provide general administrative support within the accounts office.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bookkeeping experience

Tools

Sage accounting software

Office 365 suite

Job description

As a Junior Accounts Technician, you will receive hands-on training and support to develop your finance skills and gain practical experience in a busy accounts department. You will learn a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly finance tasks, including purchase ledger management, processing bank receipts, communicating with suppliers and various other financial office duties. This role is designed to provide a structured learning path, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to build a strong foundation in finance. With training and guidance, you will:

• Process bank receipts and learn how to reconcile them against customer remittance advice
• Input non-job-related purchase invoices with increasing accuracy and efficiency
• Download and post daily bank statements, ensuring correct recording of direct debits and standing orders
• Transfer and reconcile purchase ledger data, developing an understanding of financial accuracy and reporting
• Resolve purchase ledger queries by working closely with suppliers and bodyshop locations
• Issue cheques under supervision, following authorisation by the Head of Finance
• Manage and reconcile petty cash transactions, gaining confidence in handling financial records
• Communicate with suppliers via phone and email, improving your professional interaction skills
• Provide general administrative support within the accounts office, contributing to the smooth running of the department

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong willingness to learn and develop a career in finance. You t isn t need extensive experience just a proactive attitude, a keen eye for detail, and the drive to grow within the role. You will:

• Be eager to build your knowledge of finance and accounting
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy problem-solving
• Be confident in dealing with people at all levels and willing to ask questions
• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Be committed to accuracy and attention to detail as you develop your financial expertise
• Possess strong IT skills, including proficiency in the full Office 365 suite

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or progress their career in finance, with full support and training provided to help you succeed.

What We Look For

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage is preferred but not essential
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both with customers and colleagues
• 1-2 years of bookkeeping experience would be an advantage

Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity.