Trainee Accounts Assistant

Pulborough, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

You will be responsible for managing our purchase ledger accounts, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and ensuring that suppliers are paid within the agreed terms. You will also be responsible for posting the bank statement and reconciling the cash book, as well as working closely with the operational team to ensure the accurate posting of dealership banking. You will maintain an excellent control system whilst monitoring the sales ledger accounts, ensuring that sums owed are paid within terms.

Department/Business/Location:

Accounts / Group

Reports to:

Management Accountant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To carry out general purchase ledger duties, to include processing of supplier and manufacturer invoices, reconcile supplier and manufacturer statements and ensure a high level of accuracy is maintained. Manage aged credit reports; reconcile balances to statements on both vehicle and general ledgers. Prepare monthly supplier payment runs & customer direct debit payments for BACS submission. Process new supplier requests - ensuring the correct checks are carried out, obtaining approval, and setting up the accounts. Reconcile OEM accounts. Agree and reconcile daily bank postings (bank statements, vehicle, service & parts banking). Upload daily BACS payments to the bank. To carry out general sales ledger duties, to include credit applications, set up of customer accounts. Manage aged debt reports; chase outstanding balances and maintain unallocated funds across the vehicle and general ledgers. Reconcile and post intercompany journals to clear internal debtor and creditor accounts daily. Preparation of reports for month end balance sheet reconciliations. Manage the accounts payable email inbox for any queries relating to your responsibilities. Answering the phone and directing calls. Other duties as required to support the preparation of timely and accurate of management accounts.
Skills & Requirements

You will have experience at a clerical level, showing a thorough understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles. You should have excellent organisational skills, allowing you to work proactively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills are essential, allowing you to work effectively as a member of a team. You should show exceptional attention to detail and be able to work to a high degree of accuracy. A driving licence is required for this role.

Experience

Experience in a bookkeeping role is essential. Knowledge of the industry would be beneficial, but is not required.

NOTE: Due to site location, car owner/driver required.



The Harwoods Way

Harwoods Group is a values led, family owned automotive retail group that was founded in 1931. Our values are lived and breathed by all of our colleagues to enable industry leading customer experience and colleague engagement, as detailed below:

We Treasure our people and our customers

We challenge ourselves to grow & improve

We grab responsibility

We run in the same direction as one team

We inject energy and fun into our work

We are a top 30 automotive dealer group, as ranked by annual turnover on AM100, representing the following brand partners:

Bentley, McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Volvo, INEOS, BYD, BMW & Mini (Service), MAN

We operate across 5 counties in the South East of England, namely:

Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Hampshire.

With a high colleague engagement score of 72%, Harwoods Group has a real differentiator with our industry leading people development programme, including:

recruitment and selection; onboarding; induction; probation; lets talk one to ones; Harwoods Academy; succession and development; colleague recognition

After continued growth, we now operate with circa 1,100 colleagues across circa 28 state of the art facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pulborough

Reference ID: Accounts HQ Washington

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3174861
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pulborough, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned