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.
Please note: We only advertise half of our active jobs. Get in contact for a quick chat today, as we might have other perfect opportunities for you with different companies in the local area.
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Bokkeeper/Receptionist | 35K DOE in Sevenoaks employer: Hawk Hiring Ltd
Join our close-knit team in Sittingbourne, where we pride ourselves on working with premium vehicles in a relaxed yet professional environment. We offer competitive salaries, extensive training opportunities including electric and hybrid courses, and a clear path for career progression, all while enjoying 30 days of holiday and a supportive workplace culture that values your skills and contributions.
