Accountant - BYD Warwick

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About Us

Harmony Auto, an automotive dealership partnered with BYD since 2026, specialises in the sale of new energy vehicles. We are committed to providing intelligent and green travel services, contributing to emissions reduction and sustainable development. We also aim to provide customers with high-quality travel experiences that promote harmony between humans and vehicles.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for leading everyday financial operations, including end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes, bank reconciliations, invoicing optimisation, and coordination with local branches and headquarters. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting and excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to collaborate across departments and support continuous improvement in financial processes.

Role & Responsibilities:

Manage and monitor daily banking transactions across all company accounts, ensuring timely and accurate updates to the designated finance platform.
Oversee sub-account activities across branches; liaise with relevant business teams to verify the completeness and accuracy of all payment records.
Coordinate with sales and aftersales departments to ensure customer payments are properly recorded and communicated to relevant team leads.
Collaborate with teams at China and Hong Kong headquarters to consolidate and submit payment instructions based on branch cash flow.
Analyse sales activity and accounting feedback to prepare and reserve sufficient certificate redemption funds, preventing delays or failed payments.
Maintain and optimise POS terminal usage across locations; periodically review transaction fees to ensure cost-efficiency.
Record and reconcile all payment and receipt transactions in line with bank statements, ensuring OA reference accuracy and ledger consistency.
Ensure all deduction-related payments follow internal OA approval workflows, and manage the archiving of associated invoices.
Administer and monitor company card usage, ensuring all transactions are recorded in line with company policy.
Assist with intercompany reconciliations and support financial audits, reporting, and shared service queries.
Lead continuous improvements in accounts payable/receivable processes, streamline invoicing and payment workflows, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Qualifications and Skills:

3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a dealership environment.
Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, AP/AR procedures, and financial controls.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
Chinese language proficiency is preferred.
Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
Workplace pension
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00