Job Description

Join a successful team at Drive Motor Retail in Bury St Edmunds

Drive Motor Retail is an award-winning car and van dealer group, representing the Vauxhall, Leap, MG, Peugeot, Citroen, Dacia, Renault and Hyundai brands. We pride ourselves on our exemplary customer service and have won multiple awards including the motor trader "Dealership of the Year" in Bury St Edmunds in 2022. Our employees are at the heart of our accomplishments, and we strive to make Drive Motor Retail a workplace that promotes rewarding, fun and progressive opportunities to its employees.

Due to our desire to grow and expand our team, we are looking for an Accounts Assistant or Accounts Assistant trainee who is passionate about playing a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of Drive Motor Retail. You would be supporting the business with all aspects of accounting and administration.

Support for study towards a recognised qualification may be available to the right candidate which may suit a school or college leaver seeking their first role, or someone looking for a new challenge.

Package:

Basic Salary depending on experience. 24 Days holiday + Bank holidays - Rising with length of service. Discounted Shopping, Gym and Dining Benefits. Medicare cash plan for all employees and their children, which gives same-day access to an online GP, money towards health, wellbeing and dental care.

The ideal candidate's attributes would include:

Attitude - as important as qualifications. We need a positive person who can demonstrate numeracy and literacy and is willing to work in, and learn, all aspects of the accounts and administration department An individual with honesty, integrity, and drive. You need to be able to uphold and implement strong processes and controls within the business. Team player - the ability to integrate and help support our close-knit team Competent with IT equipment with knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities:

Assisting all aspects in the accounts and administration department including:

Purchase ledger - scanning and posting of invoices, parts verification, reconciliation of purchase ledger accounts To maintain accurate general ledger account reconciliations, maintaining relevant trial balance accounts To accurately process cash and bank entries in a timely manner. Preparation of daily TT and BACs payments To learn aspects of sales administration to assist in busy periods
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have any current experience within an Accounts Assistant role?
Licence/Certification:

Drivers Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person