Accounts Assistant

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Long Eaton is seeking an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support their new Derby Motorstore. You will be responsible for authorising payments, managing ledger functions, and ensuring accurate internal payments. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in an Accounts role and strong attention to detail, along with excellent communication skills. The role offers generous benefits and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts role.
• Polite telephone manner.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Authorising bankline payments to customers.
• Authorising vehicle settlements.
• Day-to-day accounting functions for sales and purchase ledger.
• Processing internal payments across the Group.
• Attending monthly credit control meetings.

Skills

Great communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good levels of numeracy and literacy

Team player

Proactive and process-driven

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support our brand new Derby Motorstore. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 (training can be provided)

Benefits

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

Hours

Full time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm

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.