Accounts Assistant

Octane Recruitment

Accounts Assistant
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
(£26,325) 

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy regional accounts team within a well‑established automotive group. This is a key role within a team of 13, supporting the smooth running of the vehicle ledger and working closely with the Sales Administration function.

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an important part in ensuring accuracy across the vehicle ledger and supporting wider accounts activity during a period of internal restructuring.

Benefits Package
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays, rising with length of service
  • Discounts on vehicles, aftersales products and servicing
  • Wellbeing support including flu vaccinations, Mental Wellness Champions, a wellness app and access to a digital GP
  • Additional recognition perks including customer service awards, employee of the quarter schemes, management thank‑you initiatives and long‑service recognition
Key Responsibilities
The Accounts Assistant will support both the accounts and sales admin teams with duties including:
  • Processing new vehicle purchase invoices
  • Posting and allocating manufacturer direct debit payments
  • Processing vehicle warranty invoices
  • Reviewing vehicle control accounts to ensure timely clearance
  • Posting road fund licence refunds
  • Reconciling manufacturer statements
  • Carrying out additional duties associated with maintaining the vehicle ledger

Skills & Experience Required
To succeed as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:

Essential:
  • Previous accounts experience (must be meaningful, not short‑term exposure)
  • Strong communication skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • A collaborative, team‑focused approach
Beneficial:
  • Experience in vehicle sales administration or automotive accounts

Consultant: Kalum Green - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
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