Accounts Assistant

Job PurposeYou will be responsible for managing our purchase ledger accounts, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and ensuring that suppliers are paid within the agreed terms. You will also be responsible for posting the bank statement and reconciling the cash book, as well as working closely with the operational team to ensure the accurate posting of dealership banking. You will maintain an excellent control system whilst monitoring the sales ledger accounts, ensuring that sums owed are paid within terms.Department/Business/Location:Accounts / GroupReports ToManagement AccountantDirect ReportsN/AKey ResponsibilitiesThis job description is not contractual, and the content may be updated at any time.è To carry out general purchase ledger duties, to include processing of supplier and manufacturer invoices, reconcile supplier and manufacturer statements and ensure a high level of accuracy is maintained.è Manage aged credit reports; reconcile balances to statements on both vehicle and general ledgers.è Prepare monthly supplier payment runs & customer direct debit payments for BACS submission.è Process new supplier requests – ensuring the correct checks are carried out, obtaining approval, and setting up the accounts.è Reconcile OEM accounts.è Agree and reconcile daily bank postings (bank statements, vehicle, service & parts banking).è Upload daily BACS payments to the bank.è To carry out general sales ledger duties, to include credit applications, set up of customer accounts.è Manage aged debt reports; chase outstanding balances and maintain unallocated funds across the vehicle and general ledgers.è Reconcile and post intercompany journals to clear internal debtor and creditor accounts daily.è Preparation of reports for month end balance sheet reconciliations.è Manage the accounts payable email inbox for any queries relating to your responsibilities.è Answering the phone and directing calls.è Other duties as required to support the preparation of timely and accurate of management accounts.Skills & RequirementsYou will have experience at a clerical level, showing a thorough understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles. You should have excellent organisational skills, allowing you to work proactively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills are essential, allowing you to work effectively as a member of a team. You should show exceptional attention to detail and be able to work to a high degree of accuracy. A driving licence is required for this role.ExperienceExperience in a bookkeeping role is essential. Knowledge of the industry would be beneficial, but is not required.Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5pm Monday and FridayThe Harwoods WayHarwoods Group Is a Values Led, Family Owned Automotive Retail Group That Was Founded In 1931. Our Values Are Lived And Breathed By All Of Our Colleagues To Enable Industry Leading Customer Experience And Colleague Engagement, As Detailed BelowWe Treasure our people and our customersWe challenge ourselves to grow & improveWe grab responsibilityWe run in the same direction as one teamWe inject energy and fun into our workWe are a top 30 automotive dealer group, as ranked by annual turnover on AM100, representing the following brand partners:Bentley, McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Volvo, BMW & Mini (Service), MANWe operate across 5 counties in the South East of England, namely:Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Hampshire.With a High Colleague Engagement Score Of 72%, Harwoods Group Has a Real Differentiator With Our Industry Leading People Development Programme, Includingrecruitment and selection; onboarding; induction; probation; lets talk one to ones; Harwoods Academy; succession and development; colleague recognitionAfter continued growth, we now operate with circa 1,100 colleagues across circa 28 state of the art facilities.We demand the best for our colleagues and our customers and look forward to your application at recruitment@harwoods.co.ukBenefitsCompany PensionReferral Scheme