Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement • Permanent • Basildon, Essex, England, United Kingdom • £35k / year • 2d ago

Perfect Placement is recruiting for an Accident Repair Centre Group who are seeking a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant with hybrid working available after probation. This is a motor trade finance support position focused on accurate ledger processing, organised administration, and reliable VAT handling.

Benefits of an Accounts Assistant:

Salary of £35,000 basic, with a stable Monday to Friday schedule (8:00am to 5:00pm)
Hybrid working available after probation
Work within an established accident repair centre group environment
Use of modern finance systems, including Sage and Xero
Clear pathway for progression into broader finance support as the team develops

Duties of an Accounts Assistant:

Complete day-to-day bookkeeping and ledger administration for the business
Load and maintain supplier invoices in Sage and Xero, ensuring accurate coding and entry
Handle VAT admin, including preparing and filing VAT returns and supporting VAT schedules
Pay suppliers and monitor incoming and outgoing payments with appropriate control
Monitor and respond to finance emails relating to payees and receivables
Maintain organised filing and records for invoices, documents, and supporting paperwork
Assist with broader finance tasks in the interim while the main finance contact is onboard

Requirements of an Accounts Assistant:

Experience working in a Purchase Ledger and/or Accounts Assistant capacity; Credit Controller or Assistant Accountant experience is beneficial
Strong data entry skills with meticulous attention to detail and an organised approach
Working knowledge of Sage and Xero preferred
Confidence handling VAT processing and invoice loading duties
AAT Level 3 or above is desirable, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
Motor trade experience is not essential; commercial accounts exposure is advantageous

Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Surrey, today to discover more about this fantastic Accounts Assistant opportunity.

Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.

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