As Riverside Motors continues to grow, so do our opportunities…
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team. You will support the finance function across our Volvo, Honda and BYD dealerships, as well as assist the wider Admin team when required.
About the Company
Established in 1982, our independently owned business prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service across our award-winning dealerships in Doncaster, Wakefield, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield. Our dealerships are recognised by their respective car manufacturers as offering the highest of customer service and care.
We constantly seek to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as part of a team and share in the commitment, responsibility, accountability, and discipline required to achieve our Vision.
The Role – What you'll be doing:
As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the Accounts team with day-to-day finance operations, including managing sales and purchase ledgers, reconciling accounts, processing transaction, and assisting with month-end activities. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of the department.
You will do this by:
* Daily banking and cash handling
* Sales ledger: posting bank transactions, credit control, and following up debtor queries with departmental managers and customers
* Nominal ledger: posting bank, intercompany and other nominal ledger journals
* Petty cash management
* Assisting with month-end close and resolving queries
* Purchase ledger: coding and inputting invoices and credit notes, reconciling supplier statements, running payments, and resolving supplier queries
* Supporting general sales administration and reporting
* Responding to internal and external finance queries promptly
* Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in accounts within the automotive industry.
About you:
* Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)
* Minimum of one year's experience in a similar accounts role
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy
* Confident handling queries face-to-face, over the phone, and via email
* Capable of prioritising workload effectively
Riverside Motor Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse team is what ensures we are ahead of the game. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignement, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we do not tolerate such discrimination by anyone working for or with us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Doncaster, South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person