Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
(£26,325) 

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy regional accounts team within a well‑established automotive group. This is a key role within a team of 13, supporting the smooth running of the vehicle ledger and working closely with the Sales Administration function.

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an important part in ensuring accuracy across the vehicle ledger and supporting wider accounts activity during a period of internal restructuring.

Benefits Package

Pension scheme
Life assurance
30 days’ holiday including bank holidays, rising with length of service
Discounts on vehicles, aftersales products and servicing
Wellbeing support including flu vaccinations, Mental Wellness Champions, a wellness app and access to a digital GP
Additional recognition perks including customer service awards, employee of the quarter schemes, management thank‑you initiatives and long‑service recognitionKey Responsibilities
The Accounts Assistant will support both the accounts and sales admin teams with duties including:

Processing new vehicle purchase invoices
Posting and allocating manufacturer direct debit payments
Processing vehicle warranty invoices
Reviewing vehicle control accounts to ensure timely clearance
Posting road fund licence refunds
Reconciling manufacturer statements
Carrying out additional duties associated with maintaining the vehicle ledger
Skills & Experience Required
To succeed as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:

Essential:

Previous accounts experience (must be meaningful, not short‑term exposure)
Strong communication skills
High attention to detail
Ability to work to deadlines
A collaborative, team‑focused approachBeneficial:

Experience in vehicle sales administration or automotive accounts
Consultant: Kalum Green - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed