Accounts Assistant

Greenhous; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealer group in Shrewsbury is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage the purchase ledger and assist with financial duties. Ideal candidates should have strong numeracy skills and a solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience in finance is beneficial but not mandatory as training will be provided. In return, the company offers generous holiday entitlement, sick pay, pension contributions, discounts, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service

Pension With Greenhous Contribution

Employee Discounts On Products

Free Eye Tests

Free Flu jabs

On-Site Parking

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in finance department or similar roles.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Motor trade or automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger and reconcile supplier statements.
• Complete bank transaction postings and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close activities.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence to handle queries

Ability to work flexibly

Tools

Keyloop system

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen to join the business as an Accounts Assistant at our Greenhous Shrewsbury site.

This role would ideally suit someone who is currently working in or has worked in a finance department and is now looking to utilise their skills across all areas of the accounting function. Your previous experience may be in credit control, purchase ledger, bookkeeping or similar.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Managed the purchase ledger, including coding and inputting invoices and credit notes, reconciling supplier statements, preparing payment runs, and resolving supplier queries.
• Raised intercompany sales ledger invoices and prepared intercompany payment runs, submitting payments on the banking platform for approval.
• Completed bank transaction postings and bank reconciliations, including reconciliations of cash and credit card transactions.
• Maintained the nominal ledger by posting intercompany entries and other journals.
• Assisted accountants with month-end close activities, preparing journals, investigating variances, and resolving outstanding queries.
• Performed various ad hoc finance and administrative duties to support the wider team.

Ideally, we are looking for

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy.
• Confidence to handle queries face to face, over the telephone and via email.
• Capable of prioritising workload and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Knowledge of Keyloop system would be an advantage.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to work flexibly.

In return we'll offer

As a permanent Greenhous employee, you will be entitled to:

• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service
• Pension With Greenhous Contribution
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• On-Site Parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Period Positive Workplace
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Who we are

Greenhous is firmly established as one of the largest dealer groups in the UK and has over 100 years’ experience in the franchised dealer world. We are a leader in the supply of dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands and includes a number of different franchises namely Vauxhall, Nissan, and DAF.

Throughout the Greenhous Group, we are always looking for talented and ambitious people to join our ever-growing team.