Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Motors; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family-run car retailer as an Accounts Assistant in Carlisle. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive culture with opportunities for personal development. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, credit control, and daily banking, while the ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organisational skills. Enjoy 30 days holiday, healthcare benefits, and more.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Highstreet discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu jabs

Pension scheme

Life Cover

Internal and manufacturer training

Qualifications

• General accounts experience including Sales & Purchase Ledger and Credit Control.

Responsibilities

• Checking and reallocating nominal postings.
• Coding of Purchase Invoices.
• Credit Control.
• Ledger Maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

IT Literacy

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT Qualification

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a talented Accounts Assistant to join the team at our exciting newly acquired site, Lloyd Skoda Carlisle.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 40 hours per week

Role responsibilities:

1. Checking and re-allocating nominal postings
2. Coding of Purchase Invoices
3. Credit Control
4. Completing and checking mileage logs
5. Ledger Maintenance - ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy
6. Initiating Monthly Run and paying Inter Company Accounts
7. Checking and allocating Manufacturer commission
8. Stock counts
9. Responsible for Petty Cash
10. Daily Banking

Candidate requirements:

The ideal candidate will have general accounts experience, which may include one of the following:

• Sales & Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control

An ideal Accounts Assistant will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• IT Literate
• General office / administration experience
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• AAT qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Experience of working in the motor industry and knowledge of Kerridge would be desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given

Company Benefits:

• 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes
• Highstreet discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Free flu jabs
• Pension scheme
• Life Cover
• Internal and manufacturer training
• Staff referral scheme

About Lloyd Motor Group:

Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 38 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles, and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.