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Accounts Assistant

Park's Motor Group
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 0JR, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
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  • An experienced Accounts Assistant is needed for a role covering Carlisle and Dumfries, with both full-time and part-time options available.
  • The position requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and offers a salary ranging from £22,000 to £26,000 per annum.
  • Key responsibilities include daily cash handling, credit control reviews, processing supplier invoices, and ensuring efficient administration of accounting procedures.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication and IT skills, especially in MS Excel, with knowledge of Keyloop Autoline being advantageous.
  • The role offers various employee benefits, including access to a pension scheme, discounts on car purchases, and mental health support services.
Location: Borders (Covering Carlisle & Dumfries)

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team,Full-Time and Part-Time available. The main purpose of the role is to assist the dealership accountant with the preparation and analysis of key financial information for a number of motor dealerships in our group.


Key Responsibilities include:
? Complete the cashing up and banking on a daily basis and communicate any issues to the relevant Manager
? Perform a weekly credit control review and where necessary, communicate any issues with the Accountant and relevant Manager
? Process of supplier invoices, sending to management for authorisation
? Monitor Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger accounts for posting errors, unallocated posting and any other issues
? Ensure stationery is fully stocked with essential items and process order to replenish when necessary, ensure proper authorisation is given for unessential items
? Work with the team to ensure all aspects of the accounts functions are covered


Securing the Long-Term Efficacy of the Site:
? Ensure the efficient administration of clerical and reporting procedures throughout the department
? Ensure that accounts administrative systems and methods are efficient and adhere to Company as well as manufacturer guidelines
? Consistently make sure all month-end, quarterly and yearly deadlines are met
? Have an awareness of legislation surrounding the Accounts Administrator role
? Perform consistently, even under pressure

Customer Focus:
? Work with colleagues to provide excellent customer service by exceeding their expectations
? Provide a consistent level of service to both internal and external customers and representatives of the retailer and manufacturer
? Ensure good customer contact and maintain an adequate flow of information to all staff

Analytical Skills:
? Be able to assimilate and interpret data into meaningful financial information
? Can work independently
? Will work in a meticulous and methodical manner
? Flexible approach to work, willing to play a full role in ensuring the success of the whole team
? Performs any other duties not in the job description, commensurate with the role, as and when requested by a Manager

As a Park's Motor Group employee you will receive:

For you:

? Access to the Company Pension Scheme
? Colleague Introductory Scheme
? Industry leading discounts on purchases on new and used cars
? Death in service benefit

For you and your family:

? Discounted Servicing
? Subsidised car purchase scheme
? Employee Assistance Programme
? 24/7 remote GP
? Medical second opinions
? Unlimited mental health support
? Physiotherapy help and advice
? Savings and discounts on shopping
? Financial and legal support
? Wellbeing assistance


As this role will involve day to day interaction with both site and Group Management, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a positive and proactive attitude to managing a high volume of work and conflicting priorities calmly and effectively.

Excellent IT skills including proficiency in all MS Office applications particularly MS Excel is also essential. Knowledge of Keyloop Autoline and a background in the motor trade, though not essential, would be a distinct advantage.

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