Accounts Assistant

GTG Training; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A business in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support branch operations. The ideal candidate will oversee daily key accounts functions, including cash and ledger management, while maintaining high levels of accuracy and detail. You will collaborate closely with the Branch Accountant and contribute to a dynamic team environment. The role requires prior experience in accounts and excellent communication skills. This position offers a supportive workplace culture with various employee benefits including generous annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts department is essential.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills are required.
• Attention to detail is critical for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Authorise bankline payments to customers.
• Handle sales and purchase ledger functions.
• Process internal payments across the Group.

Skills

Previous experience of working in an Accounts role

Great communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Polite telephone manner

Proactive and process-driven approach

Good levels of numeracy and literacy

Team player who works well meeting daily demands

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support our GTG branch in Glasgow.

We Offer

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• …and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

About The Role

As an Accounts Assistant at Arnold Clark, you will report to the Branch Accountant and be responsible for the daily processing of key accounts functions, such as cash, bank, purchase ledger and sales ledger.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be a fantastic team player, with previous experience of working within an Accounts department.

Day-to-day duties

• Authorising bankline payments to customers
• Authorising vehicle settlements
• Sales and purchase ledger day-to-day accounting functions
• Processing internal payments across the Group
• Attending monthly credit control meeting with department management

Essential Skills

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts role
• Great communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Polite telephone manner
• A proactive and process-driven approach
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• Team player who works well meeting daily demands

A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel would be preferred, but training can be provided.

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.