Join Mercedes-Benz of Brooklands as an Accounts Assistant

About Our Company

Hedin Automotive is a leading partner of the Mercedes-Benz brand across the UK and Europe, operating well-established locations such as Brooklands, Croydon, West Bromley, and Dartford. We are committed to delivering exceptional automotive service and customer experience while fostering professional development and a supportive workplace.

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and numerate Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at Mercedes-Benz of Brooklands. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to work within a busy dealership environment supporting the accounting function and contributing to accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will be organised, collaborative, and comfortable handling transactional accounting tasks with high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily transactions including accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring invoices and payments are recorded accurately and promptly

• Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, supplier statements and customer accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, assisting with journals, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Maintain accurate and organised financial records in accordance with company procedures and accounting standards

• Assist with credit control activities, contacting customers as required and following up on overdue balances

• Prepare routine management reports and assist with ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making

• Work closely with the Assistant Accountant, Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to support audit, compliance and internal control requirements

• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and help implement system updates where required

Essential Skills & Attributes

• AAT qualification or working towards a recognised accounting qualification is desirable; practical experience in accounts or bookkeeping is beneficial

• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable learning dealership management systems (DMS) and finance software

• Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach

• Problem-solving mindset, discretion with confidential information and a commitment to maintaining data integrity

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• 40 hours per week; standard working patterns Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm with flexible working an option

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme and life assurance

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities including support for professional qualifications

• Exclusive staff discounts on Mercedes-Benz products, services and vehicle maintenance

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• A supportive, inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Application Process

If you are meticulous, motivated and eager to develop your accounting career within a renowned automotive brand, we encourage you to apply. Hedin Automotive values diversity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Applications may close early depending on response, so early applications are encouraged.

Hedin Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks including right to work, references and a criminal record check. Learn more about our company and opportunities at https://www.hedinautomotive.co.uk/.