Accounts Assistant
The Client
An Automotive company on an exciting growth journey backed by Private Equity, keen on doing things differently. With big ambitions and a people‑first mindset, they are driving change in both the B2B and B2C automotive world.
The Role
Were looking for a proactive, detail-loving Finance Assistant with some Credit Controller skills to join our friendly finance team. Reporting directly to our Finance Manager, youll be at the heart of our financial operations – helping us stay on top of invoicing, credit control, payments, and customer queries. If you like the idea of working in a fast-growing company where your role can grow just as fast as we do, this could be the perfect pit stop for your career!
What You’ll Be Doing
* Purchase Ledger: Raising invoices and credit notes – your attention to detail will shine here!
* Chasing down overdue invoices (nicely, of course!) and securing payments.
* Teaming up with our Finance Manager to manage and report aged debt.
* Working hand‑in‑hand with sales and customer service to resolve queries – from price questions to repair payments.
* Taking and reconciling payments from our dealer partners and customers.
* Handling repair plan changes and cancellations with accuracy and care.
* Auditing vehicle repair invoices, checking everything adds up, and prepping them for payment.
* Collaborating with customer service and technical teams to resolve any repair‑related mysteries.
* Preparing weekly BACS payment runs – smooth and on schedule.
* Being that friendly voice on the phone helping customers find the right answers.
* Supporting the Finance Manager with data entry, reporting, and other ad‑hoc tasks.
What You’ll Bring
* Experience in Accounts, Credit Control, or Finance admin (youve done this before!).
* Bonus points if you know your way around Xero.
* Great people skills – youre a team player who communicates with confidence.
* Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook – your usual toolkit).
* A background in the motor trade? Even better (but not essential).
* A can‑do attitude, attention to detail, and a healthy dose of initiative.
Why You’ll Love It Here
* Competitive salary – £27,000‑£29,000 dependant on experience.
* 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) – and your birthday off too!
* A supportive, ambitious company thats genuinely going places.
* The chance to make your mark and grow with us as we accelerate forward.
Ready to Join the Ride?
If youre excited by a challenge and want to be part of a high‑energy, supportive team, wed love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a short cover letter telling us why youre the perfect fit.
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