Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Motors; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK car retailer is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Blackpool. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting tasks, including managing nominal postings, coding purchase invoices, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as experience in sales and purchase ledgers. Additionally, various company benefits include healthcare plans, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Highstreet discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu jabs

Pension scheme

Life Cover

Internal and manufacturer training

Staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• IT Literate with general office administration experience.
• Effective time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Check and re-allocate nominal postings.
• Code Purchase Invoices and manage Credit Control.
• Complete and check mileage logs.
• Maintain Sales and Purchase Ledgers.

Skills

Sales & Purchase Ledger

Credit Control

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT Literate

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

Tools

Kerridge (desirable)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our newly acquired Lloyd BMW/MINI based in Blackpool.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the accounts department. Working closely with the dealership's Assistant Accountant and Retailer Accountant, you'll be responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting tasks, supporting accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the success of the business.

Salary: Competitive Hours: 08:30 - 17:00

Role Responsibilities

• Checking and re-allocating nominal postings
• Coding of Purchase Invoices
• Credit Control
• Completing and checking of mileage logs
• Ledger Maintenance - ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy
• Initiating Monthly Run and paying Inter Company Accounts
• Checking and allocating Manufacturer commission
• Stock counts
• Responsible for Petty Cash
• Daily Banking

Ideal Candidate

• Sales & Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• IT Literate.
• General office / administration experience
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• AAT qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Experience of working in the motor industry and knowledge of Kerridge would be desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.

Company Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, effective from 2026.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Highstreet discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Cover.
• Internal and manufacturer training.
• Staff referral scheme.

About Lloyd Motor Group

Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.