Accounts Assistant Peterborough, England
Job description
We’re looking to recruit a part-time Accounts Assistant to join the friendly team at our Head Office in Peterborough.
This role reports to the Finance Director and will involve carrying out the day-to-day accounts functions for one of our dealerships.
The duties of this role will include:
- Process paperwork, allocate payments, and answer queries
- Take care of purchase ledger duties, including liaising with suppliers and processing purchase invoices in an accurate and timely manner
- Undertake sales ledger duties, including basic debt control and recovery, plus the processing and allocation of warranty credits and manufacturer bonus credits
- Other ad-hoc duties as required
The salary for this role is £23,000 per year pro-rata. The working hours are 8.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday (20 hours per week), however, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements that work for both you and us.
As well as a competitive salary package, you will also benefit from:
- 24 days paid holiday per year, plus all bank holidays
- Employer pension contributions
- Staff discount for yourself and your family on brand new cars as well as vehicle servicing, parts, and repairs
- Additional discounts on a range of other products and services, from holidays to high-street shopping
- Life insurance
- Training & development opportunities
The well-being and mental health of our team are vital to us, which is why we operate a free, independent, and confidential support line, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all employees.
Who We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who has experience working within an office environment. Specific experience dealing with sales and purchase ledges, as well as a basic understanding of accounting systems, would be beneficial, but is not a requirement as full training will be provided.
We’re looking for someone with the following skills, knowledge and abilities:
- A competent computer user
- Excellent numeracy skills
- A confident telephone manner
- The ability to work as part of a team while also being able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Exceptional attention to detail
- A willingness to learn about new approaches and administrative practices
A Little About Us
Smiths Motor Group was established over 80 years ago and is still owned and run by the same family. We work with some of the most innovative vehicle manufacturers in Europe and have been at the forefront of supplying electric vehicles in the UK.
We focus on providing excellent customer service to customers both new and returning, priding ourselves on offering something different to a traditional car dealer experience. We sell new and pre-owned cars and commercial vehicles, as well as offering servicing, mechanical and body repairs, and genuine manufacturer parts and accessories.
The happiness of our team is just as important as that of our customers. We strive to make working for Smiths enjoyable. We offer genuinely useful employee benefits, organise staff events so you can socialise with your colleagues, and our management teams operate an open-door policy should you wish to discuss any issues you may have, both inside and outside of work.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Smiths Motor Group family.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £11.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounts: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
