Finance Assistant – Join Our Accounts Team!
Location: Site 5, Hill Barton, Exeter
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 (30-minute lunch break)
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!
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.
Here’s why you’ll 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.
As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in our Accounts team, supporting daily financial operations and ensuring accuracy across our ledgers.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Banking & Reconciliation: Handling daily bank reconciliations, processing card payments, and managing daily banking tasks.
Sales Ledger & Credit Control: Monitoring outstanding debts, following up on queries with customers and internal teams, and preparing 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 We’re Looking For:
- 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.
What’s in It for You?
We know that a great workplace is more than just a salary. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Bonus scheme
- Car Benefit Scheme via NELS
- Scottish Widows Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
- Exclusive discounts on thousands of top brands via our Benefits Hub
- Life Assurance & Enhanced Sick Pay
- Career development – excellent training, career progression, and our Aspiring
- Managers programme
- Cycle to Work scheme & Eye care vouchers
- Long Service Awards
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
Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter, EX5 1FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Finance: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
