​Part Time Accounts A​ssistant

Waylands MG, Oxford

Due to our continued growth, Waylands are looking for a part time Accounts Assistant to join the team at our MG site based in Oxford. This role will be responsible for the daily processing and reconciliation of all bank transactions, ensuring that the transactions are correctly recorded within the relevant businesses, while maintaining compliance with established systems and procedures.

We are looking for a dynamic, eager and keen individual, who is incredibly organised and enjoys working within a fast-paced environment. You will have experience within banking, cash books and accounts processes, and driven to learn and develop your understanding and expertise.

What’s the Job?

• Reconcile and post daily banking
• Scan and post purchase ledger invoices onto system
• Ensure unallocated payments on purchase ledger are cleared
• Post petty cash onto system and reconcile
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Verify sublet purchase invoices where necessary
• Credit control
• Post daily bank statement and completing bank reconcile
• Monthly BACS run
• Sales and purchase ledger reconciliations
• Any other month end tasks requested by the Accountant
• Ad hoc projects at request of Accountant
• Liaison with other departments to improve systems and communication

Who Are We Looking For?

• Must have experience of working in accounts/finance roles.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Good communicator who is able to work with non-finance teams.
• Analytical with strong written and verbal communication skills
• A self-starter with the ability to use initiative whilst working independently and part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-review work
• Able to pick up, understand and follow processes quickly

What Do You Get In Return?

• 5 day week (25 hours per week) with some flexibility on hours
• £13.18 per hour.
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Benefits platform with employee support programme
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
• Staff referral scheme
• Life insurance of 3 x salary

Why Waylands?

Waylands are an independent family-owned car dealer. Our company value “our people are at the heart of our success” was demonstrated recently when we won the AM Dealer Group of the Year award for the sixth year running.

Our commitment to providing the highest quality service and the confidence and pride we have in our company are the reasons for our glowing reputation which we have earned through many years of hard work.

We like to grow our own talent. We love promoting people and offer a range of development and training. We recruit talent over experience.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because diverse views and ideas make our company stronger. If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to receive your application.