Accounts and Sales Administrator - Van Mossel Esplanade

Job Posted: 23 April 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £27,040 per annum / £13 per hour
• Industries: Accounting General Office Sales & Marketing

Accounts and Sales Administrator

Salary: £27,040

• Company: Van Mossel Esplanade
• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Job type: Permanent, full time

Are you highly organised, detail driven, and confident working with numbers?

We are looking for an Accounts and Sales Administrator to join our Multi-franchise dealership in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.

In this varied, dual role, you’ll support with the account’s functions, solving those numeracy riddles while supporting the sales team by managing their sales administration, ensuring all documentation is completed to the highest standard across all our brands including Volvo, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, SEAT and CUPRA.

Bring your passion for automotive excellence and we’ll provide you with the training, and development opportunities to drive your career forward.

Why Join Van Mossel Esplanade?

We are proud to be part of Van Mossel Automotive Group; an award winning, people oriented, family-owned business that has gained global recognition over a 78-year tenure in the automotive industry.

Van Mossel now operates in over 7 countries and have been named as one of the leading automotive companies in Europe.

At Van Mossel Esplanade, we believe it’s our people who set us apart and drive our company forward as we continue to grow. If you’d like to be part of our journey, you will receive an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A competitive remuneration package
• A vibrant and professional working environment
• Contributed Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Health & Wellbeing support
• Discount scheme offering online discounts at various stores, restaurants and gyms
• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Discounted ferry travel

Package:

• Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.00 pm / 40 hour contract
• Salary: £27,040 per annum / £13 per hour

We’re Looking For:

• Prior experience within the automotive industry, would be beneficial
• Hard working and self-motivated individual, with a passion for delivering high quality results
• Friendly, professional, and courteous demeanour
• Outstanding organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative and multi-task
• Full UK driving licence

Job Description:

• Cover for Daily banking and reconciliations - ensuring all transactions are processed accurately within the required timeframes
• Processing the purchase, preparation and sale of new and used vehicles.
• Overseeing the booking and processing of all Ferries to and from mainland
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and authorisation of all transactions
• Answering calls promptly and professionally, supporting suppliers, customers, and internal colleagues with clear and confident communication
• Dealing with mailbox – answering queries, printing necessary documents.
• All filing as necessary
• Focused individual who is self-motivated and able to organise themselves and recognise what needs to be done to achieve their goals
• Maintaining the highest professional standards in all areas of work
• Ability to work under pressure in a calm, professional, efficient, and courteous manner
• Must have a pro-active approach to their work and be able to work using your own initiative as well as part of a team
• Personable approach, with a polite and courteous manner
• Professional and smart appearance
• Computer skills required with good knowledge of Word and Excel
• Previous experience of sales administration or Accounts within the motor trade will be preferred

Joining Van Mossel Esplanade will provide a challenging and rewarding role with plenty of room for self-development, in line with the Van Mossel motto ‘Driven. By you. For you.’

Does this sound like the company for you?

Apply now – we look forward to meeting you!