Location: Exeter
Salary: £30,000.00 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 with 30 minute lunch
A little bit about us...
City West Country Limited is a privately owned business with over 30 years of experience in the motor industry. We proudly represent the Mercedes-Benz South West brand across our dealerships in Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth, and Truro. As we expand our portfolio to include exciting brands like BYD and GWM, there's never been a better time to join us!
What can we offer you?
- Excellent training & support with City West Country
- Employee Car Scheme
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub – discounts on big brands
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive training and support
- Aspiring Managers programme for future leaders
- Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
- Life assurance1 x basic salary
- Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones
About the Role
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with numbers, and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you! Here's why you will love being part of our team:
- Industry Leadership - Work with a trusted and respected name in the automotive sector
- Professional Growth - Benefit from a clear development path, supported by top-tier training from Mercedes-Benz Head Office and beyond
- Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Finance Assistant Responsibilities:
- Breaking and reconciliation: Handling daily bank reconciliations, processing card payments, and managing daily banking tasks
- Sales Ledger and Credit Control: Monitoring outstanding debts, following up on queries with customers and internal teams, and preparing for month-end statements
- Purchase Ledger: Processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and managing payment runs
- Financial Administration: Handling petty cash, processing driver expense claims, and assisting with small claims procedures when needed
- Team Support: Covering various finance tasks during team holidays to keep everything running smoothly
What's required from you?
- Previous experience in a finance role within the motor industry
- Strong numerical and administrative skills with a high level of accuracy
- Confident communicator - both over the phone and in person
- IT-literate, with experience using finance systems and spreadsheets
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of our growing team.
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a commitment to equality and fairness at the heart of our values and everyday practices and policies. We aim to recruit, nurture and retain a diverse workforce that reflect the diversity of our customer base.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Finance, 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter, EX5 1FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)