Job Description

The opportunity

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We are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Swansway Family. Reporting into the Dealership Accountant, you will work alongside the Accounts Assistant supporting the Accounts function within the Dealership.



As a Purchase Ledger Clerk you will be responsible for processing the Purchase Ledger invoices in line with the company policies and procedures.



Although reporting into the Dealership Accountant there will be times when this role will be the only Accounts/Finance support at the dealership. Therefore, we are looking for candidates that have previous accounts experience obtained at a dealership who are true self-starters.

More about the role

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Processing aprox 30 invoices daily Matching and Coding of Invoices Monthy BACs payments Daily reconciliation of Statements Dealing with Purchase enquiries Set up new Supplier Accounts General office duties

More about you

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Previous experience in accounts/finance environment (at least 12 months) within a car dealership (desirable) Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Previous experience of doing daily banking and using Kerridge and CDK (rev 8) accounting software would be preferred. Self-starter with the ability to work with little supervision.

A bit more about the family

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Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.



We're expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don't stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re-cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.



But, it's not what we do that makes us the company we are, it's how we do it; it's our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live by our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who've been with us five, ten and fifteen years!

Benefits of working for Swansway Group:

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Holidays that increase with length of service Your Birthday off Company Pension Scheme Death in Service Benefit Long service recognition Annual flu jab Discounts on products and services that extend to your family and friends Cycle to work scheme Employee recruitment referral payments Employee assistance programme and counselling service Occupational health services Flexible working patterns Car Benefit Scheme for employee or family

When you join Swansway, you're joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!