Accounts Assistant

Williams Motor Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run motor business in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the accounting team. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations and transaction processing. Proficiency in Excel is required, with training provided for industry-specific tools. Competitive benefits include up to 27 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various staff discounts.

Benefits

Up to 27 days holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Employee reward & recognition schemes

Annual children’s Christmas party

Staff discounts

£1,000 referral award

Subsidised prestige car scheme

Onsite parking

Staff canteen

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience in the motor industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the accountant and management team with reconciliations.
• Post daily bank transactions to the accounting system.
• Assist with the sales ledger and purchase ledger.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Numerical ability

Tools

Excel

Kerridge DMS

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant at Williams Manchester

We are a family business with more than one hundred years of experience. The Williams Group are leading suppliers of prestige vehicles delivering exceptional sales and aftersales services. We continually develop to meet the changing needs of the retail landscape using industry‑leading practices and the latest technologies. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our customers and on offering industry‑leading training to help you develop skills for a long and successful career with us.

Working hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, 40 hours Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support the accountant and the wider management team with a focus on bank and balance sheet reconciliations, requiring a high degree of accuracy and numerical ability.
• Post daily bank transactions to the accounting system, process daily cash and card takings, and assist with the sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Help ensure the smooth running of the accounting team within a busy motor retail business, bringing enthusiasm and a strong work ethic to the office.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, and experienced with accounting systems in an accounting environment.
• Experience in the motor industry and working with the Kerridge DMS is advantageous but not essential, as on‑site training will be provided.

Benefits

• Up to 27 days holidays (based on length of service)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Employee reward & recognition schemes
• Annual children’s Christmas party & staff party
• Staff discounts
• £1,000 referral award
• Subsidised prestige car scheme for employees
• Onsite parking
• Staff canteen

If you are talented, motivated, and accounts‑focused, please apply now for a role with a prestigious company that values family ethos.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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