Accounts - Accounts Assistant

John Clark Motor Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Employee car scheme

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Manufacturer training

Career development

Job summary

Pentland Land Rover Edinburgh East, part of the John Clark Motor Group, is seeking an Accounts Assistant. This full-time role runs 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, offering an excellent salary and benefits.

You will handle processing and recording of accounts, invoices, and payments, maintain internal controls, and support management with financial administration. The position suits candidates with strong attention to detail and IT skills, especially Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Accurate processing and recording in accounts and admin tasks.
• Analyse purchase and sales invoices, plus customer and supplier receipts and payments.
• Confidential records maintained and updated daily.
• Maintain the dealership's internal control system and report irregularities.
• Alert management to internal control concerns and irregularities.
• Maintain accounts payable/receivable control system.

Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts and admin tasks accurately.
• Analyse invoices and receipts for customers and suppliers.
• Maintain confidentiality and daily update accounting records.
• Support internal control processes and compliance.

Skills

Highly motivated

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Full Time/9am-5pm/Monday-Friday

Do you have a passion for a career in accounts? This could be the opportunity for you! Pentland Land Rover Edinburgh East; part of the John Clark Motor Group, are seeking a professional, forward-thinking Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is seeking a move to join a progressive company.

Key Job Requirements for Accounts Assistant:

• To ensure accurate and complete processing and recording in all accounts and administrative matters.
• To account for and properly analyse all purchase and sales invoices plus customer and supplier receipts and payments.
• To ensure that accounting and administrative records remain confidential, are accurately maintained and updated daily.
• To take part in and help to maintain the dealership’s system of internal control.
• To alert management to any concerns, internal control issues and irregularities.
• To maintain a control system for sums owing and owed.

Skills you will require for the Accounts Assistant role:

• Highly motivated
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Very competent IT skills including excel and word
• Highly organised with ability to time manage

Your Required Experience as Accounts Assistant:

• Experience of working within a similar role is preferred but not essential

In return for your hard work and dedication, you have the opportunity to earn an excellent salary, plus lots of fantastic benefits.

• Preferential rates on vehicle parts purchases and servicing.
• Industry leading discounted Employee Car Scheme
• 30 Day Holiday
• Award winning In-house and manufacturer training
• Cycle to work scheme
• State of the arts dealership standards
• High earning potential through commission or bonus
• Some roles offer company car
• Life assurance
• Group contributory pension scheme
• Careers development opportunities

Please note we can only accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without Sponsorship. Verification of your Right to Work in the UK should be included with your application