Company Overview
Arbury Motor Group has been a trusted name in the automotive industry since 2000, expanding from a single Peugeot site to multiple dealerships across the West Midlands, Warwickshire, and Staffordshire. We pride ourselves on offering an extensive selection of vehicles and exceptional customer service.
Summary
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic team at a time where Arbury Motor Group continues to go through transformational change. This role is vital for maintaining our financial operations and supporting our mission to deliver outstanding service to our customers. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records and efficient accounts management.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant
with a focus on
Accounts Receivable (AR)
to support the finance team in a busy, multi-site car dealership environment. The role involves processing incoming payments, reconciling customer accounts, and supporting the wider finance function to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
* Process and allocate
customer payments
(cash, card, bank transfers, finance company payments).
* Raise and send
invoices
to customers and finance providers.
* Reconcile
customer and finance house accounts
, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
* Monitor
aged debtors
, and assist with chasing outstanding balances in coordination with the Accounts Supervisor.
* Ensure all receipts are correctly posted in the
Keyloop (CDK Drive)
system and banked appropriately.
General Accounting Support
* Assist with
daily banking and cash allocation
across all departments (sales, service, parts).
* Reconcile petty cash and process expense claims.
* Help with preparation of
month-end tasks
, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems.
* Provide cover and support for other finance functions as needed (e.g. Accounts Payable, Vehicle Ledger).
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in an
accounts assistant
or similar role.
* Strong understanding of
Accounts Receivable processes
.
* Experience using
Keyloop (CDK Drive)
or similar DMS systems is highly desirable.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
* Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
What you'll get from us
* 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Birthday Off
* Hybrid working model
* Access to EAP
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount on servicing and cars
* Access to company pension
* Company annual awards
If you are ready to take your career to the next level with Arbury Motor Group, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team