Account Assistant (Part-Time)

U-Drive are hiring! We are looking for a meticulous and organised Part-Time Account Assistant to become a crucial aid to the finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciliation of branch cash sheets, assisting with Purchase Ledger functions and supporting the finance team as and when needed. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary of up to £26,000, which pro-rated to £19,061.90.

Work Schedule: 27.5 hours per week, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday ideally 8:30-14:00 but open to discuss working pattern.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Account Assistant at U-Drive you will be responsible for assisting with Purchase Ledger functions, reconciliation of bank and branch cash sheets and supporting the finance team as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions as and when required
• Reconcile and journal branch cash sheets as directed by the Finance Manager
• Manage and reconcile all EPDQ payment received
• Reconcile all credit card purchases on a monthly basis
• Assist members of the team as and when required
• Answer incoming telephone enquiries promptly
• Bank reconciliations

About You

Candidate will be able to display the following skills and attributes:

• You will have meticulous attention to detail
• You will be an analytical thinker
• You will have the capacity to work independently to a high standard
• You will show excellent skills in Microsoft Office and Excel
• You will be able to communicate at all levels, including good telephone skills
• You will be able to work to deadlines
• You will demonstrate you are able to work under pressure
• You will be a team player
• You will be trustworthy
• You will have good standard of education to at least secondary level
• You will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in an accounts department

About Us

U-Drive, a well-established family-owned vehicle rental company with a 42-year legacy, operates over 4,000 vehicles across a daily rental, contract hire and leasing fleet in the UK. Our commitment to excellent service extends to both business customers, and private hirers.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service
• Employee discount on U-Drive vehicles, including discounts for friends and families
• Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program in partnership with Health Assured
• Free yearly MOT
• Access to Employee Discount Program offering savings on over 3,000 retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Smart Tech scheme
• Opportunity to buy extra holiday where available

If you are a hardworking individual who thrives in a varied workday, values customer service, and possesses the necessary skills, seize this opportunities to join an essential team at U-Drive.

This role reports to the Head of Finance and will be based in our Head Office in Poole

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity.