Specifically, the Finance Associate at Peach can expect to lead/own the following elements:
Sales Payment Confirmation & Verification
Confirm all inbound payments related to sales, including deposits and balance payments, ensuring timely and accurate payment tracking for financial clarity
Track and verify outbound disbursements (e.g., seller payouts, broker payments).
Collaborate with Sales to ensure that internal records match the actual vehicle transactions
Deposit Account Reconciliation
Maintain and reconcile the car sales deposit account on a monthly basis, resulting in a fully reconciled account that supports accurate reporting and compliance.
Identify and escalate any variances or unexplained entries.
Invoice Management
Generate sales invoices and ETRs once ownership transfer is confirmed by the Sales Admin Team, ensuring all invoices are issued promptly and aligned with transactions.
Post all sales invoices into QuickBooks for accurate financial recording.
Documentation & Process Support
Maintain the digital filing system for all vehicle-related financial documents (MEGA) to ensure organized, auditable records.
Support in tracking the full payment-to-invoice lifecycle for each sale.
Assist in refining and documenting sales-related processes to improve operational efficiency
Cross-Functional Finance Support
Collaborate with the Finance Associates on specific assignments related to reconciliations, bookkeeping, supplier payments, or tracking metrics, contributing to flexible, responsive support that strengthens team output.
Participate in any ad hoc tasks assigned by the line manager.
Requirements
Must Have Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
1 - 2 years' experience in a finance/Accounting role handling payments, invoicing, and reconciliations.
Hands-on bank/deposit account reconciliations with variance investigation and clearance.
Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconc templates, data cleaning).
Working knowledge of invoicing and ETR issuance; ability to post sales invoices accurately.
Familiarity with accounting systems (QuickBooks required for day-to-day posting).
Meticulous documentation habits; comfortable maintaining audit-ready digital files (e.g., MEGA/Drive).
High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and follow-through under daily and month-end deadlines.
Integrity and confidentiality handling sensitive financial and customer data.
Knowledge of tax/compliance basics related to sales invoices/ETR.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication; responsive to stakeholders (Finance & Sales)