Finance Assistant - Norton Way Group : Job Details

Location: Norton Way GroupDepartment: Group - AccountsSalary: up to £27,000 pa + 5% company profit bonusHours: 40 per week - Monday - FridayContract Type: Permanent

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 excellence,

Norton Way Group spans 6 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. We are a subsidiary company of Marubeni Auto Investment (UK) Limited and Marubeni Corporation (Tokyo).

Our success is a testament to the efforts of our dedicated teams. Together, we drive success, celebrate achievements, and foster a dynamic work environment where every team member plays a crucial role.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure any ledger designated to you is constantly maintained, taking prompt action with supplier enquiries and identifying unallocated payments
• To collate orders, delivery notes, parts receipted reports and invoices ensuring each invoice is authorised. Prepare supplier payments for scheduled Bacs runs and sundry payments as required
• Code purchase ledger invoices with nominal codes, process Warranty and stock invoices posting to correct stock numbers. Reconcile the purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements monthly
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and daily cash book postings ensuring correct coding is used.
• Ad hoc tasks as required

What we need from you:

• We are looking for a friendly and approachable person with a positive attitude.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Accounts Department, with a strong understanding of 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
• Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits: 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Holiday allowance increases after 4 years of service. Annual leave purchase scheme. Your birthday off paid. Family-friendly benefits including Life Assurance from day one of joining us. Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption packages. Reduced rates on vehicle purchases & maintenance. Recognition of long service, every 5 years. Norton Way “Flecks of Gold” . Free eye tests. Improved Employee Assistance Programme. Tech purchasing benefits. Cycle to Work Scheme. Staff referral bonuses, along with access to our benefits portal, offering 100's of savings for retail stores and hospitality venues.

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