Bokkeeper/Receptionist 35K DOE

Receptionist / Bookkeeper

Join an established, highly respected independent garage in Sevenoaks where your organizational skills directly support a busy workshop team and an exceptional customer experience.

About Us

Operating in Sevenoaks since 2002, our busy independent garage has built a stellar local reputation for complete vehicle care-spanning DVSA Class 4 MOTs, manufacturer-level diagnostics, full servicing, and mechanical repairs. We take pride in our family-like, supportive team environment, keeping 4 to 5 busy mechanics running efficiently on a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend working. If you are looking for a stable, enjoyable working atmosphere where your contribution is truly valued, this is the ideal home for your front-of-house and administrative career.

What is in it for you:

Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) + End of year bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (No weekend work!)

Perks:

• Free onsite parking
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• End of year bonus
• Smart pension scheme
• Staff discount on repairs and parts
• Enjoyable, supportive working environment

What you will be doing:

• Front of House & Customer Care: Dealing with customers face to face, via telephone, and emails with a good telephone manner and strong customer service skills.
• Workshop & Diary Management: Booking in jobs, managing paper/digital diaries to cover 4-5 mechanics, and raising job cards for the workshop.
• Parts & Invoicing: Ordering parts with suppliers via phone, costing to customers, raising sales invoices, and taking payments on our in house system.
• Estimates: Producing estimates and liaising directly with customers regarding additional works to be completed.
• Bookkeeping & Accounts: Handling general bookkeeping on Xero, including VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and salary knowledge.
• System Integration: Inputting sales and purchase invoices from internal garage software across into Xero.
• General Office Admin: General filing, ordering stationery as required, and keeping administrative operations running smoothly under pressure.

Commutable Locations:

This role is based in Sevenoaks, making it an easy commute from Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hildenborough, and Kemsing.

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