Accounts Assistant

Location: Littlemore

Part-Time Accounts Assistant - Oxford - Join a Leading Motor Retail Group

Our Client, a reputable family-run motor retail group and multiple AM Award "Dealer Group of the Year" winner, is seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team at their recently renovated franchise-approved dealership in the Swindon region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to work in a supportive environment with long-term career development prospects.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate up to 13.18, depending on experience
• 31 days annual holiday entitlement (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• In-house training and ongoing professional development
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Employee support programmes via benefits platform
• Discounted vehicle parts, servicing, and labour costs
• Stable, long-term career progression within a well-established, award-winning motor retail group
• Flexible 5-day week (25 hours), with flexible rota timing, ideally 9:30am to 2:30pm

Duties:

• Reconcile and post daily banking transactions
• Scan and post purchase ledger invoices into the accounting system
• Ensure unallocated payments on purchase ledger are cleared promptly
• Post petty cash expenses and perform reconciliations
• Reconcile supplier statements and verify purchase invoices, including sublet invoices when necessary
• Carry out credit control procedures to ensure timely payments
• Post daily bank statements and complete bank reconciliations
• Manage monthly BACS runs
• Conduct sales and purchase ledger reconciliations
• Assist with month-end closing and other financial tasks as requested by the Dealership Accountant
• Support ad hoc projects to improve financial systems and processes
• Liaise with other departments to enhance interdepartmental communication

Requirements:

• Recent or current experience in an accounts or finance role, ideally within the motor trade or a similar industry
• Proficient with IT, particularly Excel; experience with SAGE accounting software is advantageous but not essential
• Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
• Living within a reasonable commuting distance to Oxford is preferred
• UK driving licence with minimal points; occasional travel between sites may be required

This Part-Time Accounts Assistant role presents a rewarding opportunity with a well-respected dealership and a forward-thinking motor retail group. Our Client offers a supportive working environment, comprehensive training, and excellent long-term career development prospects.

If you have the relevant experience and are seeking a flexible, long-term role, this vacancy could be the perfect fit for a professional looking to grow as a Part-Time Accounts Assistant.

To apply , please contact Sarena Abbott today at Perfect Placement. We look forward to your application and to assisting you in progressing your career in the motor trade.