Accounts Assistant

2 weeks ago

Poole BH LY, United Kingdom Ocean Automotive Full time £25,000 - £30,000 per year

We have a rare opportunity to join the accounts team at Ocean Automotive in the role of Accounts Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading automotive groups. Operating in Dorset and Somerset, Ocean Automotive represent the Audi and Volvo brands retailing both new and approved used cars, along with manufacturer approved servicing, repairs and parts. We also operate two group accident repair businesses; Poole Accident Repair and Yeovil Accident Repair.

In this role, you will be predominantly responsible for:

  • Bank reconciliations
  • Accounts payable and receivable transactions
  • Assisting with month end and year end closing
  • Providing ad hoc reports as and when requested.
  • Various reconciliations including, warranty, intercompany accounts, company credit cards and finance products, used and demonstrator stock and other vehicles

Ideally, you will have:

  • 2 plus years' experience as an Accounts/Credit Controller Assistant or similar position
  • possess excellent accuracy
  • attention to detail
  • be extremely well organised,
  • able to prioritise your workload effectively

The role will be based at our Head Office in Poole, 40 hours per week, working 5 days a week.

In addition to your basic, we offer a range of benefits to help with everyday life including:

  • Health Cash Plan - which provides extensive mental health support, GP consultations cash back for dentist fees, opticians, prescription fees, professional care claims as well as private consultations.
  • Mental Health Support - all our managers are trained in Mental Health as well as Mental Health First Aiders across our business to help support your when required
  • Wellbeing dog - having a pet in the workplace can really help reduce stress levels, so introducing Chester our wellbeing dog based at central support office
  • Simply Rewards - access to 100+ amazing rewards and discounts, including gym memberships.
  • Car Benefit Scheme - option to lease a car for the brand you work for, starting at £209 a month
  • Pension, with Aviva - you can pay as much as you like into your pension, plus we company contribute as well
  • Life Assurance - peace of mind for your nearest and dearest when they need it the most
  • Sick pay – up to the discretion of your line manager
  • Paid Annual Flu Vaccinations - early access to the flu vaccination onsite in Poole and Yeovil
  • Vehicle purchase discounts - various ways in which you can purchase a new car from all our brands.
  • Discounts on services - MOT, servicing, parts, accessories and merchandise at reduced rates for you and your family.
  • Local discounts - with local hospitality and leisure brands
  • Holiday allowance - 22 days plus bank holidays, time to spend with your friends and family
  • Cycle to work scheme - with the Green Cycle initiative.
  • Refer a friend - to come and work for us and be rewarded up to £2000, dependant on the role being recruited
  • Career development – industry-leading training from the brand you represent and full ongoing support inhouse with our learning management system
  • Social events - opportunity to get together with your colleagues, recent events have been go karting, Charity quiz nights, Goodwood, Private cinema trips

So, if you demonstrate our values, Energy, Expertise, Pride and Integrity, then we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.

Closing Date Friday 14 November 2025.

HP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

  • What is your current notice period?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:

  • Poole BH12 4LY (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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