Accounts Assistant

Lookers Plc; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services company in Harrogate is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller. The role involves maintaining the purchase ledger, posting invoices, and assisting with month-end tasks. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail, experience with Excel, and a can-do attitude towards learning. Competitive salaries and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Eyecare vouchers

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Access to home and technology vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting roles preferred, particularly in accounts assistant positions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger and bank accounts.
• Post invoices, supplier payments, and customer receipts.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and credit control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in using Excel

Can-do attitude

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide accounting support to the Financial Controller by maintaining the purchase ledger and bank accounts on Sage within Harrogate Leasing, which is part of Lookers Motor Group. Here at Harrogate Leasing, you will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects of the accounts, while receiving ongoing support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role.

Responsibilities

This is a broad role covering Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, and Bank as well as various month-end tasks.

• Posting invoices, supplier payments, customer receipts, non-supplier/customer transactions and employee expense claims onto Sage
• Preparing the monthly payment run for review, ensuring all supplier payments are kept up to date and reconciling month-end balances to supplier statements
• Assisting with credit control as required
• Running and distributing bank statements, checking daily bank payments and uploading payments to the Bank and EchoSign to be authorised as required
• Completing Daybook reconciliations between Foursky and Sage, agreeing group purchase ledger balances at year-end and half‑year‑end to meet reporting deadlines, and gathering information for submission to the external auditors
• Other ad hoc tasks as required by the Assistant Financial Controller

We would also be keen to talk to current Accounts Assistants. There are lots of training opportunities available to accompany this role too. We are looking for an individual with a can‑do attitude and a willingness to learn. Great attention to detail would also be fantastic as well as experience in using Excel.

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 equal opportunities employers. 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.