Accounts Assistant

Lookers; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 9-month maternity cover role. You will manage key financial tasks, including reconciliations and reporting, and will receive in-house training to enhance your career within the automotive industry. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured progression

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance-oriented role preferred.
• Ability to reconcile data efficiently.
• Comfortable handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile Debtors and carry out credit control procedures.
• Assist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage cashier responsibilities including banking and petty cash.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

BMW Central, Stoke (MATERNITY COVER - 9 months FTC)

Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00

£24,500- £26,250 per annum (DOE)

Our BMW Central team is expanding and we're looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

A truly great time to be joining BMW as an Accounts Assistant. You will be reporting into Mark Johnston. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Mark will guide you with their knowledge and experience to allow you to develop your skills and establish a long successful career within the Automotive industry. As part of your role, you will also be able to access in-house training.

The role will require you to work to set procedures on daily, weekly and monthly cycles, working closely with the rest of the Accounts and Admin team and Line Managers as appropriate carrying out weekly and monthly reconciliations to produce relevant management reports in line with group and brand standards.

• 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

Ideally you will have had some exposure within a finance orientated role previously, coupled with strong Microsoft Excel skills & the ability to reconcile data in an efficient manner. You will love attention to detail and bring this to life in maintaining accurate records and everything else in the world of your role!

Being organised will be second nature to you, and thrive working well under pressure, prioritising workload and showing initiative improving any procedures where appropriate and can handle multiple demands of your time.

Communication is key, as 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

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we\'re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That\'s why 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 as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your 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 your 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
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

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 and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from 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 commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.