Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement

We are recruiting for the position of Part Time Accounts Assistant on behalf of a reputable car dealership in Crawley, West Sussex. This role is ideal for an experienced accounts professional or an AAT student seeking flexible working hours within the motor trade. The successful individual will join a friendly, professional team, handling core dealership accounts tasks with accuracy and efficiency. This is a permanent opportunity offering a supportive environment, career development potential, and competitive benefits.

Benefits for the successful Accounts Assistant:
  • Pro-rata salary of up to £28,000 based on a full-time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week
  • Flexible working hours, typically between 24 and 30 hours per week
  • Core working hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. available
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Scope for training and career progression within the motor trade
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
Duties of the Accounts Assistant:
  • Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently
  • Post and allocate transactions on accounting software
  • Reconcile supplier statements and ensure timely payments
  • Assist with financial reporting and provide support to the Finance Department
  • Assist the Financial Controller with month-end procedures
  • Maintain compliance with industry standards and company policies
  • Contribute to ongoing banking and financial processes within the dealership
Requirements of the Accounts Assistant:
  • Proven experience in an accounts role, preferably within the motor trade or related industry
  • Familiarity with Pinewood accounting software; experience with CDK (Kerridge) is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and basic IT skills
  • AAT study commitment or qualification is highly desirable
  • Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Flexibility to support a flexible work pattern
This is a permanent role that offers a flexible working schedule within a dynamic dealership environment. The ideal individual will be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop their career in automotive accounts.

Contact Darwin Manship, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Crawley and West Sussex, today to discover more about this fantastic Accounts Assistant opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Accounts Assistant Jobs.
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