Accounts Assistant

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Long Eaton is seeking an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant. You will support the Derby Motorstore by processing key accounts functions, such as cash and bank transactions, while ensuring high levels of accuracy. The ideal candidate will possess great communication skills and experience in an Accounts role. This position offers extensive benefits, including annual leave and healthcare options, within a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an Accounts role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Must have great communication and polite telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Authorise bankline payments to customers.
• Handle day-to-day sales and purchase ledger functions.
• Attend monthly credit control meetings with management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Job description

About the role

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

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.

Hours

Full time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including: Discount on new and used vehicles, Contributory pension scheme.