Automotive Senior Accounts Assistant - Essex

Our client, a car dealership in the Harlow area is currently looking to recruit an experienced Automotive Senior Accounts Assistant to join their Accounts Department. The salary on offer is up to £25k  - £30k depending on your experience, but this could be negotiable for the right candidate.

* Have you got Motor Trade Accounts experience? - You need to be able to answer YES to this question to apply successfully.

* Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant with at least 2 years' experience working within an Independent Dealership or franchised main dealer?

* Do you want to work for a growing company where you can have a real input into the daily running's of the company?

If so please read on...

Job Description of an Automotive Senior Accounts Assistant

Our client is looking for a charismatic, self motivated, accurate and hard working Automotive Senior Accounts Assistant who is business minded.

• Process accounts paperwork on a daily basis and distributing to Director’s for authorisation.
• Ensure suppliers invoices are promptly processed in accordance with deadlines and company procedures in respect of authorisation.
• Reconcile all suppliers’ statements on a monthly basis and request copies of outstanding invoices and make payments in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Ensure all receipts are accurately recorded, processed and banked in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor and review credit accounts and liaise with managers in respect of credit limits and ensure company procedures are followed.
• Produce guest statements each month and ensure these are sent to them within 24 hours.
• File records daily to ensure ease of access when required.
• Provide information to the dealer accountant regarding any problems which might adversely affect the production of monthly accounts.
• Assist in any other areas of the accounts department during periods of staff absence to ensure continuity.
• Develop finance/company knowledge through attending appropriate training opportunities.

​Key Skills:

• Fully AAT qualified (or other accounting qualification);
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Organised and methodical, able to work to strict deadlines.
• Excellent telephone manner, able to explain financial matters and discuss issues.
• Have good numerate and literate skills.
• Works well on their own initiative or in a team, identifies areas for improvement and development.
• Excellent computer skills, able to use Excel and Word, Microsoft Office and Dealer Management System – Dragon2000.

Working Hours: 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

This is a real opportunity for you to come in and put your stamp on the role and implement their own processes .

For further details on this Accounts Assistant role and other jobs in the motor trade please submit your CV to ACS Automotive Recruitment Consultancy.