Accounts Assistant

Listers Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading motor retailer as an Accounts Assistant at our Land Rover Dealership in Solihull. The role involves daily banking, ledger management, and supporting an accountant in closing the month. Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail are essential. We offer 33 days holiday, a company pension, and various employee benefits, including discounts and professional training.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Company Events

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience in a similar role.
• Experience in credit control, purchase ledger, or bookkeeping preferred.
• Previous use of ADP advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily banking and sales ledger posting.
• Managing purchase ledger and supplier queries.
• Assisting accountant with month-end processes.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidence

Education

Relevant qualification in finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant within our Land Rover Dealership in Solihull. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

This role would ideally suit someone who is currently working or has worked in a finance department and is now looking to utilise their skills across all areas of the accounting function. Your previous experience may be in credit control, purchase ledger, bookkeeping, or similar.

Role And Responsibilities

• Daily banking.
• Sales ledger, posting bank transactions, credit control, following up debtor queries with departmental managers and customers.
• Purchase ledger, coding and inputting of invoices and credit notes, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs, and resolving supplier queries.
• Nominal ledger, posting bank, intercompany, and other nominal ledger journals.
• Petty cash.
• Assisting an Accountant to close the month and resolve queries.

About You

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• A minimum of one year's experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy.
• Confidence to handle queries face-to-face, over the telephone, and via email.
• Capable of prioritising workload.
• Previous use of ADP would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
• Motor trade, automotive, or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits - discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. Our success is driven by our team of over two and a half thousand dedicated employees. We represent some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be. If you’re looking for a career in the motor trade, automotive, or car dealership sector, please apply today. You can also join our Talent Bank for similar motor trade opportunities.