Accounts Assistant - Nursling

DAF Trucks Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle dealership in Nursling is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will manage sales ledgers, support credit control, and assist in various accounting tasks. Previous finance experience is beneficial, and Microsoft Office skills are essential. The position offers a salary of £24,000 - £28,000 per annum and numerous employee benefits including holiday discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance program

Mental Health First Aiders

Free eye test

Employee discounts

30 days holiday

Free parking

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control, purchase ledger, or bookkeeping.
• Confidence to handle queries face to face and via email.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger and monitor shared inbox.
• Post bank transactions and process new account applications.
• Support cashiering and purchase ledger functions when required.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Strong administrative skills

Tools

Keyloop Autoline

Job description

Overview

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

This role would ideally suit someone who is currently working in or has worked in a finance department and 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.

Salary

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, 40 hours per week, 30 minute lunch (unpaid).

Key Responsibilities

• Sales ledger, credit control, monitoring shared inbox, sending copy invoices and statements.
• Following up debtor queries with the after sales departments and Managers.
• Posting bank transactions.
• Process New Account applications and review customer credit limits.
• Support the cashiering function when required.
• Support the purchase ledger function when required.

Ideal requirements

• 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.
• Previous use of Keyloop Autoline would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given.
• Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

In return we’ll offer

• Employee Assistance program
• Mental Health First Aiders within the business
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• Free eye test plus £70 contribution towards glasses for display screen users
• Employee discounts on a range of products and services including holidays, days out and supermarket shops
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays rising by 1 day every 5 years capped at 33
• Free Independent mortgage advice service
• Pension Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice (if eligible)
• Staff Events
• Free parking
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Career development pathways and training
• Quarterly Star Awards

Who we are

Adams Morey is a part of the Greenhous Group which holds a position as one of the leading independent commercial enterprises in the UK. With 21 sites across the UK, Greenhous are one of the largest group across the network.

Adams Morey itself was launched in 1973 and has successfully built an extensive customer base in the truck and van marketplace along the south coast. With its company headquarters in Southampton, we are the main DAF truck dealers in the area offering sales, parts and servicing.