Octane Recruitment Ltd

Accounts Assistant

Swindon SN5 8YG

Key information

Pay
£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
28 Oct 2026
Closing date
26 Nov 2026

About this role

We are recruiting for an organised Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Finance Assistant to join an established automotive group in Swindon. Applicants must be confident using Microsoft Office, have strong attention to detail and hold a Full UK Driving Licence. Previous accounts administration or finance experience is desirable, particularly within the motor trade.

Location

Swindon

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Hours

40 hours per week

Job Type

Full Time

Job reference

31857

Why Applyy?

  • 22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
  • Additional Day Off for Your Birthday
  • Company Pension with Employer Contributions
  • Life Assurance – 3x Annual Salary
  • Ongoing Training and Career Progression
  • Staff Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Support
  • Long Service and Loyalty Awards
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Eyecare Vouchers

Accounts Assistant Role

  • Maintain accurate vehicle stock book and invoice records
  • Process bank transactions and maintain cashbook entries
  • Reconcile financial records and ensure transactions are recorded correctly
  • Maintain organised and accurate accounting documentation
  • Support the daily administration of the accounts department
  • Prioritise workloads to meet financial deadlines
  • Assist with general finance and accounts administration

Accounts Assistant Requirements

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator role is desirable
  • Confident using Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
  • Accurate data entry and record-keeping skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Accounts Assistant vacancy in Swindon, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant

Jack Adams

SWOJ

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this Accounts Assistant role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Automotive Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Finance Administrator and Dealership Accounts Assistant roles across the UK.