Accounts Assistant

Lookers; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 25,500 - 28,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave (maternity/adopt

2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave

Techscheme discounts for technology

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health – 24/7 GP access

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover (optional)

MyView PayNow

Free will writing services

Flexible life assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Home and technology vouchers

Lookers and Charles Hurst benefits

Job summary

Lookers is seeking a proactive Division Assistant Accountant for Fourways, Whitchurch. This full-time role supports the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and contributing to the month-end close across the division.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in a commercial finance environment, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of core accounting disciplines.
• Experience in a commercial finance environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the credit control process, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Conduct regular account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations to support cashflow accuracy.
• Assist with month-end processes, including preparing and posting journals.
• Liaise with customers via telephone, email and Teams to resolve account queries and payment issues.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls.

Skills

Core accounting

Commercial finance

Excel skills

Communication

Proactive mindset

Job description

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Division Assistant Accountant - Fourways, Whitchurch

Full Time, Permanent Salary: £25,500.00 - £28,500.00 Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30)

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Division Assistant Accountant to join our Fourways finance team in Whitchurch. You'll support the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening financial controls, and contributing to the month-end close. This role is key to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of transactional accounting across the division.

What you'll do

• Manage the credit control process, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining positive customer relationships
• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
• Conduct regular account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Complete daily bank reconciliations to support cashflow accuracy
• Assist with month-end processes, including preparing and posting journals
• Liaise with customers via telephone, email and Teams to resolve account queries and payment issues
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls

What you'll bring

• Strong understanding of core accounting disciplines
• Experience in a commercial finance environment
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.