As Accounts Assistant for International Fleet Processing you will be part of a team responsible for the complete end to end process of new / used vehicle purchases and vehicle sales for our international division.  Your duties will include – Cash Management, AP & AR processing functions, Reporting Analysis and System Control file reviews and management, dealing with Audit requests, & AD-Hoc Projects as assigned by your Manager.

What You’ll Do:
 

Accounts Assistant responsible for accurately coding and inputting all new fleet purchase invoices for Europe and AU/NZ into the AP accounts system.  Accounts Assistant responsible for creating and managing all receivable invoices for European risk Car Sales – using AR accounts System. Participate in balance sheet & reconciliation review as appropriate. Prepare weekly reconciliations for both AR & AP Vendors.  Partner with General Ledger team to clear any AP & AR aged reconciling items. Managing vendor AR& AP reports to ensure that the invoices are released for payment to vendors to ensure vendors are paid with contract terms & also to ensure that all receivables are available for collection. Maintain and update AP & AR Vendor information as per procedures. Prepare KPI reports and metrics for Senior management team. Login to Government website & banking websites to pay and present the tax forms for European Car Sales on behalf of Head Quarters. Analytical review and information gathering of the Car makers websites to ensure that correct TAX Codes are applied to the financial systems. Maintain appropriate SOX process and control. Respond promptly to queries from external and internal auditors and assist the annual statutory audit as required. Maintain good working relationship with the other stakeholder departments including in country as car control, car maintenance, car sales & distribution department and also Fleet Accounting in the US. Ad hoc project work as required.  Ability to resolve and respond to processing queries received from internal and external customers in an efficient and timely manner thus ensuring service expectations are maintained / exceeded. In everyday dealings with team members and customers, both internal & external, uphold and embody the Hertz Mission, Vision and Values.

What We’re Looking For:

Educational Background:

BA level minimum with a proven record of working in a financial environment. IAT – Qualified or studying towards IAT or any other professional accounting exam.

Professional Experience:

1-2 years’ experience working in accounting environment where daily targets must be achieved. General Bookkeeping and understanding of AP & AR.  Accounting for payments & receipts, reconciliation experience.

Knowledge:

Proficient in Microsoft office, (Excel, Word, MS Access). Oracle AP & General Ledger (advantage). Fluent English essential. Any other European language an advantage.

Skills:

Proactive, enthusiastic attitude to work. Flexible. Adaptable. Good communication skills – ability to communicate at all levels. Proficient in excel – intermediate to advanced.

Competencies: 

      Primary

Accuracy & attention to detail. Technical knowledge. Effective communication. Analysis / problem assessment and decision making. Continuous improvement & process excellence. Relationship management / team work & networking.

     Personality traits

Drive & initiative.

What You’ll Get: 

Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount      for up to 8 additional family/friends)  Hybrid/flexible working arrangements  22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.  Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.   Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.   Profit Share Scheme  Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform  10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.   Income protection for long term illness   Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.   Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.    Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family  Occupational Health support   Christmas savings scheme