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Our client is seeking a talented and dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading automotive retailers, representing 13 of the country's top car manufacturers. The company prides itself on its commitment to its employees, offering extensive training courses and a supportive, collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about customer service and looking for a rewarding long-term career, this could be the perfect role for you.
- Work with a leading automotive retailer
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
As an Accounts Assistant, your role will be integral to the smooth running of our client's finance department. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including logging and passing invoices, addressing any discrepancies, and preparing BACS payment runs. You will also play a key role in managing inter company invoices and ensuring all missing invoices are accounted for. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Logging and passing invoices
- Addressing any queries or discrepancies on invoices
- Performing Purchase Ledger Statement Reconciliation
- Preparing the BACS payment run for approval and processing
- Completing payment requests for Ad-hoc payments
- Obtaining missing invoices from suppliers and querying any issues on behalf of management
- Managing intercompany invoices and liaising with both the Service and Parts departments
- Checking the bank for incoming deposits
- Working with the Assistant Finance Managers to ensure any missing invoices are accrued
The ideal candidate for this Accounts Assistant position will bring a range of skills and experience to the role. You should have excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively deal with suppliers and internal managers. A basic knowledge of Excel is required, along with good accounting knowledge. Experience in reconciling difficult supplier accounts is essential, as is exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work well under pressure is also crucial.
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal managers
- Basic knowledge of Excel
- Good accounting knowledge
- Proven track record of reconciling difficult supplier accounts and dealing with volumes
- Exceptional accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure
This role would suit a candidate who is looking for a fully autonomous role in a new an innovative organisation.
Our client is an award-winning automotive retailer with a turnover in excess of £700m. They operate nationwide with 52 dealerships in 32 locations across the UK. They are committed to their employees' personal growth, offering extensive training courses that will develop you for success. They believe in putting 'People First', encouraging their employees to inspire others and work as part of a collaborative team.
In return you will be offered a competitive salary, fast track career progression and study support
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
