Senior Accounts Assistant (Car Dealership)

Performance Resourcing Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri work schedule

Career development

Supportive environment

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Performance Resourcing Limited in Exeter (Devon) is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant for a busy car dealership. You will support day-to-day finance, process invoices, manage ledgers, and perform reconciliations to ensure accurate accounts.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, and familiarity with Kerridge and Excel. Monday–Friday, full-time, with a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant roles.
• Experience in the automotive sector.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

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.

Skills

Automotive sector experience

Accounts experience

Ledgers management

Month-end processes

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Kerridge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant (Car Dealership)

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.

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant with automotive experience and are looking for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.