Accounts Assistant

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to learn from experienced professionals while supporting the processing of purchase orders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment, showcasing strong communication and organizational skills. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive workplace culture, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a company that values its people and offers an industry-leading benefits package, including enhanced holidays and mental health support.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Life Assurance

Smart Health - free access to support 24/7

Mental Health support available 24/7

Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy administrative role is ideal, but not required.
• Ability to manage time effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inputting Purchase Ledger Invoices and processing supplier invoices.
• Liaising with management for invoice authorization and resolving supplier queries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Location: Lookers Ford Colchester

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: up to £26,250 depending on experience

We're excited to be on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant to come and join our experienced Accounts team at Ford Colchester.

You'll be reporting to our Market Area Accountant, Luke Mead who has substantial experience working with Lookers, and began his career in Accounts as a Purchase Ledger Clerk over 12 years ago. His experience and knowledge are second to none, and you'll be learning from the best! In addition to Luke's support, you will also benefit from the support and guidance from the rest of the Finance team on-site.

Within this role you will be supporting with the processing of purchase orders for the Colchester dealership, therefore accuracy and attention to detail are key within this role.

Responsibilities

• Inputting Purchase Ledger Invoices
• Liaising with management regarding authorization of invoices
• Daily processing supplier’s invoices and credits
• Resolving queries with suppliers
• Reconciling supplier statements
• General administrative duties

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have experience working within a busy general administrative based position who is ready to take on a new skill. To be successful within this role you do not need prior experience of working as an Accounts Assistant or experience in the Automotive industry, as we can teach you everything you need to know!

Given the nature of this role having an ability to work well under pressure, manage your time effectively as well as thrive within a busy environment is essential. Furthermore, communication is key, you will showcase this in varying methods in this role; whilst not forgetting you will be exposed to sensitive information at times, so being discreet and protecting confidential material is a must.

About Us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK and Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus:

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Mental Health support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Mental Health Aiders on site/online, EveryMind and much more
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

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

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.