Accounts Assistant - Car Dealership
Location: Letchworth
Salary: Up to £28,000 (depending on experience) + excellent benefits & study support
A well-established and fast-paced car dealership, representing a global automotive brand, is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant with strong purchase ledger experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation, working as part of a close-knit accounts team alongside the on-site Accountant and Accounts Assistant.
Main Purpose of Role
You will focus primarily on Purchase Ledger duties - matching, batching, and coding invoices - while also supporting wider accounts functions. This includes banking, allocation of receipts, reconciliations, and ensuring payments are processed in line with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Process accounts paperwork daily and distribute for manager authorisation.
Ensure supplier invoices are processed promptly and in line with company procedures.
Reconcile supplier statements monthly, chase outstanding invoices, and process payments to agreed terms.
Accurately record, process, and bank all receipts.
Conduct credit references for new customers in line with company policy.
Produce and send client statements within 24 hours each month.
Maintain filing systems for easy access to records.
Support the dealer accountant with any issues that may affect monthly accounts production.
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £28,000 (DOE)
Full study support (ACCA, CIMA, AAT) including tuition fees, exam fees & study leave
32 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), increasing with service
Birthday off + option to buy additional annual leave
Family-friendly benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption packages
Life Assurance from day one
Preferential staff discounts on vehicles & maintenance
Long service recognition (every 5 years)
Free eye tests & Employee Assistance Programme
Tech purchase scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to a staff benefits portal with hundreds of retail & hospitality discounts
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant with purchase ledger expertise and looking for a supportive employer that invests in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Command Recruitment for further information