Accounts Assistant

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Northern Ireland seeks an Accounts Assistant/Administrator to support banking operations. Ideal for candidates with a finance background, this role offers training and career growth within a dynamic team. Enjoy benefits like free parking and access to an on-site restaurant.

Benefits

Free On-Site Parking

Access to On-Site Restaurant

Competitive Salaries

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates should ideally have completed a work placement in finance or hold a finance degree.

Responsibilities

• Support all bank reconciliations and manage cash handling as needed.
• Communicate with Business Managers regarding payments received.
• Manage same-day requests and liaise with showrooms on ad-hoc queries.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Positive Attitude

IT Skills

Education

Finance Degree

Job description

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Overview

Location: Charles Hurst, Boucher Road

Salary: Up to £26,250 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday; 08:45-17:00

Kick-start your banking career! If you have a finance degree or work experience in finance, apply now for our Banking Admin role and grow with us.

Our Head Office is looking for an Accounts Assistant/Administrator to join our team based at Boucher Road. You will work alongside a team of administrators and receive support and guidance from our experienced Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop within a dynamic and supportive team.

This isn’t your average Administration vacancy; John Carson, our Head Office Accountant, has worked at Charles Hurst for over 18 years, progressing through various accountancy roles! Could this be the start of your long and successful career with Charles Hurst? Our team will share their knowledge and experience to help you develop your skills and learn from the best. This role is ideal for someone passionate about administration and eager to work for Northern Ireland’s premier Automotive retailer. As more franchises join, this could be your perfect opportunity!

Our Banking Administrators/Cashiers are vital to our accounting department; they support all banking requirements, from reconciliations to daily showroom queries. This role is highly varied!

• Supporting all bank reconciliations
• Referencing bank remittances
• Communicating with Business Managers regarding payments received
• Managing same-day requests and liaising with showrooms on ad-hoc queries
• Checking all necessary documentation
• Managing cash handling as needed

No industry experience? No problem! We welcome newcomers to automotive finance and are happy to teach you everything. Ideally, candidates will have completed a work placement in finance or hold a finance degree and are eager to start a career in banking.

Strong IT skills are a plus!

We seek individuals with a positive attitude, good organizational skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships.

A unique benefit of this role is free on-site parking and access to our on-site restaurant—an opportunity not to be missed!

If your skills and experience match our requirements, please apply today. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us:

Lookers/Charles Hurst is among the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK & Ireland, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers across over 150 franchised dealerships nationwide. We value our employees' hard work, flexibility, and dedication by offering an industry-leading benefits package, including competitive salaries, holidays increasing with service, car plans, critical illness cover, life assurance, enhanced parental leave, well-being support, employee purchase schemes, private medical insurance, and pension schemes.

We invest in our people with manufacturer brand and management training to support career growth. We celebrate success through our annual Excellence Awards. What are you waiting for?

Charles Hurst is an equal opportunities employer committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

Successful applicants will undergo relevant employment checks, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history, criminal record, and driving license, as appropriate.

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