Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover

Hatsfield Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned automotive dealership in England is seeking an Accounts Assistant to help manage ledger responsibilities, perform daily banking processes, and contribute to month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in finance, especially within the automotive sector, and possess strong organisational skills. The role offers various employee benefits including a pension scheme and long-service recognition.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Holidays that increase with length of service

Birthday off

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance – Death in Service Benefit

Discounts on products and services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Car Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a car dealership is desirable.
• Must possess strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly production of accounts.
• Pay invoices and maintain monthly ledgers.
• Perform daily reconciliation and banking.
• Resolve supplier queries and assist in accounting.

Skills

Previous experience in accounts/finance environment

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with daily banking and Kerridge/CDK accounting software

Self-starter able to work with little supervision

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Swansway Group – West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join the Swansway Family. Reporting into the Dealership Accountant, you will assist with the purchase ledger, daily banking and reconciliation within the dealership. Each month you will also help produce the month‑end reporting and the management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly production of accounts
• Pay invoices
• Maintain monthly ledgers
• Perform daily reconciliation and banking
• Produce invoices
• Resolve supplier queries and set‑ups
• Assist in month and year‑end accounting
• Input payroll submissions
• Other general office duties

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts/finance environment (at least 12 months) within a car dealership (desirable)
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with daily banking and Kerridge/CDK (rev 8) accounting software preferred
• Self‑starter able to work with little supervision

About the Family

Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to 20 dealerships today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more. We operate four Volkswagen Group Trade‑Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re‑cycling obsolete parts, all supported by our Head Office in Crewe. The Smyth family is hands‑on in day‑to‑day operations and we proudly care about customers and our Swansway family. Our long‑service recognition boards celebrate those who have been with us five, ten and fifteen years.

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking
• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Birthday off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance – Death in Service Benefit
• Long‑service recognition
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services for employees, families and friends
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee recruitment referral payments
• Employee assistance programme and counselling service
• Occupational health services
• Car Benefit Scheme for employee or family

Join the Swansway family

If you enjoy and thrive in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply now to join us.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Accounting