Accounts Assistant

Overview

Vertu Head Office, Gateshead

Accounts Assistant

Due to continued business growth, we are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team here at our Head Office in Gateshead. If you would like to become part of one of the largest Motor Retailers within the UK, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are offering a £23,810 basic salary working Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week).

The main purpose of this role is to assist with the seamless operation of the accounting and financial procedures within the dealership. In particular, assisting with sales ledger and purchase ledger duties such as checking invoices, filing invoices and statements, as well as dealing with purchase enquiries. Other duties include assistance in production of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, daily banking, as well as ad-hoc duties that come up within the accounting functions.

Responsibilities include assisting with the daily accounting functions to support the dealership, including managing sales and purchase ledgers, checking and filing invoices and statements, and dealing with purchase enquiries. Assist with monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, daily banking, and other accounting tasks as required.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• A background in accounts is preferred but not essential (experience within the motor industry would be advantageous)
• Experience using Excel and other Microsoft packages
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Customer focus
• Teamwork and cooperation

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Apply today to be considered for this role!

If your application is successful, we will need you to complete employment checks prior to starting with us. For this role, these can include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and criminal record check.