Senior Accounts Assistant; Car Dealership

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.