Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement is recruiting for an Accident Repair Centre Group who are seeking a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant with hybrid working available after probation. This is a motor trade finance support position focused on accurate ledger processing, organised administration, and reliable VAT handling.

• Salary of 35,000 basic, with a stable Monday to Friday schedule (8:00am to 5:00pm)
• Hybrid working available after probation
• Work within an established accident repair centre group environment
• Use of modern finance systems, including Sage and Xero
• Clear pathway for progression into broader finance support as the team develops

• Complete day-to-day bookkeeping and ledger administration for the business
• Load and maintain supplier invoices in Sage and Xero, ensuring accurate coding and entry
• Handle VAT admin, including preparing and filing VAT returns and supporting VAT schedules
• Pay suppliers and monitor incoming and outgoing payments with appropriate control
• Monitor and respond to finance emails relating to payees and receivables
• Maintain organised filing and records for invoices, documents, and supporting paperwork
• Assist with broader finance tasks in the interim while the main finance contact is onboard

• Experience working in a Purchase Ledger and/or Accounts Assistant capacity;
  Credit Controller or Assistant Accountant experience is beneficial
• Strong data entry skills with meticulous attention to detail and an organised approach
• Working knowledge of Sage and Xero preferred
• Confidence handling VAT processing and invoice loading duties
• AAT Level 3 or above is desirable, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Motor trade experience is not essential; commercial accounts exposure is advantageous