Finance Assistant; Accounts Receivable

Location: Chiswick Honda, 4 Power Road, Chiswick, London W4 5YT

Salary: £28,000 to 30,000 plus bonus

The main purpose of the role is to maintain the Sales Ledgers of the assigned companies, ensuring that outstanding debts are promptly collected and that the funds received are accurately posted to ledgers.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure your ledger is promptly and accurately maintained, posting cash receipts, banking sheets and reviewing debtor ledgers on a timely basis.
• Take prompt action in relation to customer or internal queries.
• Reconcile cash book and bank daily and accurately code to the accounting system.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports including Outstanding Item reports K81 and consolidated Group Debtor reports, ensuring payments on account are reviewed and cleared in a timely manner and investigating all discrepancies.
• Bring to the attention of Department managers any customer accounts within your ledger which are out with their agreed credit terms, overdue or in query.
• Ensure cash and vehicles account debt is cleared within 3 days.
• Generate and issue invoices and statements.
• Monitor and maintain customer credit limits in accordance with Company policy.
• Work closely with sales/service/parts/admin teams in relation to outstanding payments and investigating all discrepancies.
• Ensure all internal postings across all sales ledgers are completed in a timely manner and all receipts allocated.
• Regularly review key control accounts, investigating variances and preparing correcting journals as required.
• Responsibility for Accounts Receivable month end tasks to ensure ledgers close according to company deadlines.
• Participate in monthly vehicle stock check and stock reconciliation in line with company policy.

What we need from you:

• We are looking for a friendly and approachable person with a positive attitude.
• Previous Credit Control or Accounts Receivable Experience with a strong understanding of Excel.
• Impeccable attention to detail, with strong organisation and communication skills.
• Experience from within the automotive sector with knowledge of Keyloop, Drive or the previous Kerridge version.
• Ability to work to deadline.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are part of Marubeni Corporation and represent brands including Honda, Kia, and Chery UK, and are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified (2024).

Hours: 37.5

Our benefits package includes 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), annual leave purchase scheme, family‑friendly benefits including life assurance, enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption packages, reduced rates on vehicle purchases & maintenance, long service awards, employee assistance programme, staff referral bonus, access to our benefits portal offering savings for retail stores and hospitality venues.