Finance Assistant (12 month min contract)

at  Chiswick Honda London W4 5YT

Chiswick Honda - London, W4 5YT
Chiswick - Accounts
Full time
Fixed Term Contract
Location: Chiswick Honda, 4 Power Road, Chiswick, London W4 5YT
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (12-month contract)

A BIT ABOUT US:

Established in 1989, Norton Way Group has evolved into a powerhouse in the automotive industry. We have a rich history of growth, development, and a commitment to excellence. We have been a leading automotive group in Letchworth for 35 years.
Norton Way is a subsidiary company of Marubeni Auto Investment (UK) Limited and Marubeni Corporation (Tokyo)
We’ve cultivated a culture of innovation, service, and dedication to our customers.
Norton Way Group spans 7 sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and West London. As a multi-franchise business, we represent a diverse range of leading automotive brands, including Honda, Kia, Nissan, Mazda and Peugeot, and an award-winning corporate department.
Our success is a testament to the efforts of our dedicated teams, now numbering over 400 staff. Together, we drive success, celebrate achievements, and foster a dynamic work environment where every team member plays a crucial role.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Accounts Department,
• Thorough understanding or Excel
• Impeccable attention to detail, with strong organisation and communication skills
• Experience from within the automotive sector with knowledge of Keyloop, Drive or the previous Kerridge version would be an advantage
• Ability to work to deadlines
  We are overjoyed to announce yet another Great Place to Work certificate. In September 2024, Norton Way Group were presented with the UK’s Best Workplace in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure 2024 certificate.
  Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work awards consecutively; in 2022 and 2023.
  In January 2023, we were awarded Best Place to Work for Well-being, a testament to our dedication to fostering a healthy and supportive environment.
  Furthermore, our achievements include being Highly Commended title at the AM Awards for Leadership and Diversity in May 2023.
  Join us on a journey where success is celebrated and built upon a foundation of inclusivity, well-being, and exceptional leadership.

• Ensure all ledger accounts are promptly and accurately maintained. Including daily banking, accurately coding and posting income to accounts systems. Post cash receipts, and banking sheets regularly
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable month-end tasks to ensure ledgers close
• Collate orders, delivery notes, parts receipted reports and invoices ensuring each invoice is authorised by the correct person. Participate in monthly vehicle stock checks and stock reconciliation
• Review debtor ledgers on a timely basis and report on consolidated Group Debtor reports. All cash and vehicle account debt must be cleared within 3 days
• Prepare, daily, weekly and monthly financial reports
• Ensure payments on account are reviewed and cleared promptly, investigating all discrepancies. Work closely with sales/service/parts/admin to investigate any discrepancies
• Take prompt action to customer or internal questions or queries
• Ad hoc administration when required