Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Motors; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days of annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu jabs

Pension scheme (including life cover)

Internal and manufacturer training

Staff referral scheme

Job summary

Lloyd Jaguar Land Rover site in Carlisle is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day transactional accounting and reporting. You will work closely with the Management Accountant and Retailer Accountant to help maintain ledgers, process invoices, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with stock counts.

The role suits someone with general accounts experience, good IT skills, and a proactive approach. Full-time, 40 hours per week with a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Qualifications

• General accounts experience including ledgers and banking tasks.
• Experience with Sales & Purchase Ledger
• Credit control experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• IT literate and proficient with office IT
• AAT qualification desirable but not essential
• Experience in motor industry and Kerridge knowledge desirable

Responsibilities

• Cash/daily Banking
• Bank Statement allocations
• Purchase Invoice processing
• Credit Control
• Ledger Maintenance - ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy
• Setting up bank payments
• Filing purchase invoices
• Assist with Vehicle Stock counts
• Other ad-hoc accounts tasks

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT literate

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification desirable

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our Lloyd Jaguar Land Rover site based in Carlisle.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the accounts department. Working closely with the dealership's Management Accountant and Retailer Accountant, you'll be responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting tasks, supporting accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the success of the business.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 40 hours per week

Role responsibilities:

• Cash/daily Banking
• Bank Statement allocations
• Purchase Invoice processing
• Credit Control
• Ledger Maintenance - ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy
• Setting up bank payments
• Filing purchase invoices
• Assist with Vehicle Stock counts
• Other ad-hoc accounts tasks

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

• Sales & Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• 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:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Pension scheme (including 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 40 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.