Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Pendragon Head Office - Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

Salary of £23,873 with pension, critical illness pay, life assurance, 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Are you looking to start your journey in accounts or looking to embrace a new challenge?

Due to our ongoing growth and expansion, we are looking for talented individuals to join us in the role of Accounts Assistant. This is an exciting time to join us, and we have opportunities available across our processing teams.

Based in our Finance Shared Service Centre, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that supports our nationwide network of retailers. With over 140 team members and a focus on continual growth and development, we’re dedicated to offering limitless opportunities for career development.

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an integral part in the Finance chain and will have the opportunity to get involved on one of our processing teams. The role assists with the day-to-day operations within the accounts department and can include processing invoices, allocating payments, dealing with purchase enquiries, balancing reconciliations, and credit control. You’ll be working physically from Head Office for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for two days per week.

As a leading name in automotive retail, we’re dedicated to providing an incredible experience for our customers, both online and across our dealerships. We’re looking for someone to truly make an impact whilst fuelling our growth and driving our vision forward.

You could have the opportunity to be involved with:

• Collaborating closely with our dealerships, customers and suppliers, ensuring seamless communication to achieve shared objectives
• Efficiently address and resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders with a proactive approach, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• Processing invoices accurately and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Conducting statement reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Accurately posting of daily payments, proficiently process BACS runs and conduct bank reconciliations
• Utilising the Receipts tool to accurately record and track all incoming receipts and payments
• Opportunity to undertake an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualifications

Do you have what it takes to be a Pendragon Associate? We’re looking for someone who has:

• A clear passion to pursue a career in Accounts, no prior experience required
• Excellent organisation skills, with strong attention to detail
• The ability and motivation to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, being highly computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Excel

At Pendragon, Together, We’re Unstoppable:

Here at Pendragon, together, we’re unstoppable. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and it’s the power of our group coming together that unlocks our potential to transform automotive retail. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where the doors are open, if you have the attitude and drive to walk through them. We’ll empower you with the opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, and in return you’ll support and bring out the best in others.

Embrace the Gift of Movement:

We are dedicated to igniting the spark of movement and exploration. Our teams empower millions to experience the thrill of discovering new horizons, connecting with others, and embracing life’s fullest potential. Join us and seize the chance to make a real impact whilst embracing change and adapting to a world of endless possibilities.

Diversity is Our Strength:

Pendragon recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities. If you have the motivation, skills and talent potential that we are looking for then get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.