Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Car Dealership
Greater London
£28,000 per annum
A well-established and fast-paced business representing a global brand are now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant with strong purchase ledger experience to work at their car dealership in Brentford.
This is a role within a growing organisation. You will be working as part of a close-knit team alongside the on-site accountant and assistant.
Main Purpose of Role:
Mainly Purchase Ledger, Match, Batch and Code Invoices and support all aspects of the Accounts function within the company. Including banking and allocation of receipts, and reconciliation. Ensuring all payments are received and processed in line with company standards.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
* Process accounts paperwork daily and distributed it to relevant managers for authorisation.
* Ensure supplier's invoices are promptly processed following deadlines and company procedures in respect of authorisation.
* Reconcile all supplier's statements monthly, request copies of outstanding invoices, and make payments following agreed payment terms.
* Ensure all receipts are accurately recorded, processed, and banked according to company procedures.
* Process all credit references for new customers following company procedures.
* Produce client's statements each month and ensure these are sent to them within 24 hours.
* File records daily to ensure ease of access when required.
* Provide information to the dealer accountant regarding any problems that might adversely affect monthly accounts production.
Pay and Benefits
* Starting salary of up to £28,000 dependent on experience
* Study support for exams, ACCA, CIMA or AAT etc. including tuition fees, exam fees and paid time off.
* 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing after 4 years of service, your birthday off paid plus additional annual leave purchase scheme
* Family-friendly benefits include Life Assurance from day one, Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption packages
* Preferential discounted rates on vehicle purchases & maintenance
* Recognition of long service, every 5 years
* Free eye tests
* Improved Employee Assistance Programme
* Tech purchasing benefits
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Along with access to a benefits portal, offering 100's of savings for retail stores and hospitality venues.