Accounts Assistant

Location: Co. Offaly
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established motor dealership in Co Offaly.

This is a varied, hands-on role with responsibility for supporting and managing the dealership’s full day-to-day finance function. Working closely with management and the wider dealership team, the successful candidate will oversee sales and purchase ledger activities, payment runs, cash and bank reconciliations, cash flow management, vehicle sales processing and the financial administration of the parts and stocking departments.

This role would suit an organised and commercially minded accounts professional who enjoys taking ownership of the accounts function, working across different areas of the business and ensuring financial records and transactions are accurate and up to date.

Previous motor trade experience would be an advantage, but strong general accounts experience and a willingness to learn dealership-specific systems and processes are also important.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounts function, including sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger postings.

• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, credit notes and payment runs, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and payments are made on time.

• Complete daily cash and bank reconciliations, including cash takings, card payments, bank lodgements and customer receipts.

• Monitor cash flow, outstanding payments and customer balances, assisting with credit control and resolving account queries.

• Process new and used vehicle sales, including sales invoicing, new vehicle registrations, customer deposits, part-exchanges and finance company settlements.

• Assist with vehicle purchasing and the stocking department, including processing purchase invoices, reconciling vehicle stock records and recording associated costs.

• Manage the financial administration of the parts and service departments, including purchase and sales invoices, supplier reconciliations and daily takings.

• Maintain accurate nominal ledger records, allocate income and expenditure correctly, and assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations.

• Assist with VAT returns, financial reporting, audit requirements and maintaining appropriate financial controls.

• Liaise with management and the sales, service, parts and stocking teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure the smooth running of the finance function.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar full-function accounts role.

• Strong practical knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger and bank reconciliations.

• Experience preparing payment runs and reconciling cash and bank transactions.

• Good understanding of cash flow management and day-to-day financial controls.

• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues across different departments.

• Previous experience in the motor trade or a dealership environment would be a distinct advantage.

To Apply:

If you have accounts experience and are looking for a varied role where you can take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of a busy dealership, we would love to hear from you.

Send CV through the attached link or phone 086 4670069 for a confidential discussion about this opportunity