Accounts Assistant

VW Commercial Coventry

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant within our Volkswagen Commercial Dealership in Coventry.

Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. 

This role would ideally suit someone who is currently working or has worked in a finance department and now looking to utilise their skills across all areas of the accounting function. Your previous experience may be in credit control, purchase ledger, bookkeeping or similar.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Daily banking

• Sales ledger - posting bank transactions, credit control, following up debtor queries with departmental managers and customers

• Purchase ledger - coding and inputting of invoices and credit notes, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and resolving supplier queries

• Nominal ledger - posting bank, intercompany and other nominal ledger journals

• Petty cash

• Assisting an Accountant to close the month and resolve queries

What we are looking for:

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)

• A minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy

• Confidence to handle queries face to face, over the telephone and via email

• Capable of prioritising workload

• Previous motor trade experience and use of ADP would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.

 

In return for your hard work, we’ll support you with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your commitment you’ll get:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Health & wellbeing benefits
  • Group life insurance
  • Company car schemes
  • Staff discount on car servicing
  • Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
  • Long service and loyalty incentives
  • Staff referral scheme
  • In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications