Accounts Assistant

Lookers; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Tonbridge. The role involves handling financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and collaborating with management to resolve queries. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance-related role and strong Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits aimed at employee wellbeing and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Access to Techscheme

Qualifications

• Exposure to a finance-oriented role previously.
• Must maintain accurate records across all aspects of the role.
• Thrive under pressure while handling multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile Debtors and carry out credit control procedures.
• Assist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle cashiering responsibilities including banking and petty cash.
• Assist management teams in resolving accounting queries.
• Report discrepancies to the relevant departmental manager.
• Build strong relationships with managers.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to reconcile data efficiently

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Our Tonbridge Mercedes site is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will report into the Dealership Accountant and work as part of a wider team. This is an opportunity to develop your skills and establish a long‑successful career within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities include setting procedures on daily, weekly and monthly cycles, working closely with the Accounts and Admin team and line managers. You will carry out weekly and monthly reconciliations to produce relevant management reports in line with group and brand standards.

37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5:00pm.

Up to £26,250 DOE.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile Debtors and carry out credit control procedures.
• Assist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cashiering responsibilities (banking, petty cash).
• Assist the management teams by resolving any accounting queries.
• Report discrepancies to the relevant departmental manager.
• Liaise with managers on a regular basis, building strong relationships.

Qualifications & Attributes

Ideally you will have had some exposure to a finance‑oriented role previously, coupled with strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to reconcile data efficiently. You will have an eye for detail and will maintain accurate records across all aspects of the role.

Being organised will be second nature to you, and you will thrive under pressure, prioritising workload and showing initiative to improve procedures where appropriate while handling multiple demands.

Communication is key; you will showcase this in varying methods while protecting confidential material and demonstrating discretion when dealing with sensitive information.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression.
• Generous annual leave that increases with 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 mental and physical wellbeing.
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments.
• 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.
• Beyond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Employment Checks & Probation

If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted prior to commencement. These will include verification of recent employment, address, credit history, and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require driving, a driving licence check will also be carried out. All offers of employment are subject to a six‑month probation period commencing from your start date.