Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a temporary Accounts Assistant to join their KIA branch in Kirkcaldy for the summer. This role involves supporting key accounts functions such as cash and bank processing, along with ledger management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and communication skills, contributing to a collaborative team environment. With full training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion. If you are proactive and enjoy a process-driven role, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process daily key accounts functions including cash and bank.
• Authorise bankline payments and vehicle settlements.
• Attend monthly credit control meetings with management.

Skills

Great communication skills

Attention to detail

Polite telephone manner

Proactive and process-driven approach

Numeracy and literacy

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We're looking for a temporary Accounts Assistant to support our KIA branch in Kirkcaldy over the summer period.

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. Full training would be provided.

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

• 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.