Accounts Assistant

OverviewAccounts Assistant Mercedes Drayton Head OfficeHours 37.5 Hours a week - Monday to Friday 08.30am to 16.30pmSalary Up to 26250 DOEOur Mercedes Drayton Head Office site is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.A truly great time to be joining Lookers Mercedes Drayton site as an Accounts Assistant. You will be reporting into the Dealership Accountant and work as part of a wider team this is an opportunity not to be missed. The Dealership Accountant will guide you with their knowledge and experience to allow you to develop your skills and establish a long successful career within the Automotive industry.The role will require you to work to set procedures on daily weekly and monthly cycles working closely with the rest of the Accounts and Admin team and Line Managers as appropriate carrying out weekly and monthly reconciliations to produce relevant management reports in line with group and brand standards.Responsibilities Review and reconcile Debtors and carry out credit control proceduresAssist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliationsCashiering responsibilities (banking petty cash)Assist the management teams by resolving any accounting queriesReport discrepancies to the relevant departmental managerLiaise with managers on a regular basis building strong relationshipsQualificationsIdeally you will have had some exposure within a finance orientated role previously coupled with strong Microsoft Excel skills & the ability to reconcile data in an efficient manner. You will love attention to detail and bring this to life in maintaining accurate records and everything else in the world of your roleBeing organised will be second nature to you and thrive working well under pressure prioritising workload and showing initiative improving any procedures where appropriate and can handle multiple demands of your time.Communication is key as you will showcase this in varying methods in this role whilst not forgetting you will be exposed to sensitive information at times so being discreet and protecting confidential material is a must.About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset and were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career wellbeing and life outside of work.Core Benefits:Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the businessGenerous annual leave that increases with your length of serviceEnhanced family leave including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leaveAccess to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible paymentsHealth & Wellbeing:Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needsSmart Health 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeingDental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatmentsCritical illness cover for peace of mind during lifes most challenging momentsFinancial Wellbeing:MyView PayNow access a portion of your pay as you earn with features to stream save and track your money through a user-friendly appFree will writing services to help plan for the futureFlexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protectionLeisure & Lifestyle:Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyleTravel insurance to help you explore with confidenceAccess to home and technology vouchersbYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discountsWe strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.If your application issuccessfulwe will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with includeverifying your recent employment address credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive adriving licence checkwill also be carried note all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. Key Skills Accounting Software,Time Management,Accounts Administration,Accounts Receivable,Accounts Reconciliation,Administrative Skill,Leadership skills,Accounting & Finance,Accounts Management,Communication,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Accounts Payable Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1