Accounts Assistant

We are seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant on behalf of our client, a reputable and well-established family-run motor retail group, renowned for winning multiple AM Awards including "Dealer Group of the Year".

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced finance professionals looking to contribute to a dynamic automotive environment. The Part-Time Accounts Assistant position offers a flexible 25-hour workweek, designed to support a healthy work-life balance while providing excellent career development prospects within the motor trade sector.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate up to 13.18, dependent on experience
• 31 days annual holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, pro-rata
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Comprehensive in-house training and ongoing development
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Employee support programme through benefits platform
• Discounted vehicle parts, servicing, and labour costs
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a family-run business
• Flexibility in working hours, ideally 9:30am to 2:30pm, with some rota flexibility

Duties of the Accounts Assistant:

• Reconcile and post daily banking transactions
• Scan and post purchase ledger invoices
• Ensure unallocated payments are cleared promptly
• Post petty cash and reconcile cash accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly
• Verify and process sublet purchase invoices
• Manage credit control processes
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and daily bank statement postings
• Conduct monthly BACS runs
• Reconcile sales and purchase ledgers
• Assist with month-end tasks as requested by the Dealership Accountant
• Support ad hoc projects and process improvements
• Liaise with other departments to enhance system efficiency and communication

Requirements:

• Recent or current experience working within a similar accounts or finance position
• IT literate, with proficiency in Excel
• Methodical and highly organised approach
• Team player with keen attention to detail
• Ideally, experience familiarity with the motor industry or SAGE accounting software, though this is non-essential
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points, as travel between sites may be required
• Reside within an accessible distance of Oxford for easy commuting

If you meet the criteria for this Accounts Assistant position and are eager to join a forward-thinking automotive business offering a supportive environment, this Part-Time Accounts Assistant position is perfect for you.

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Oxford and Oxfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Accounts Assistant opportunity.