Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Motors; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive company in Newcastle is seeking an Accounts Assistant. The role involves managing accounts, coding invoices, and credit control. Candidates should have general accounts experience, excellent communication skills, and be IT literate. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 30 days holiday and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Highstreet discounts

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu jabs

Internal and manufacturer training

Qualifications

• General accounts experience including Sales & Purchase Ledger and Credit Control.
• Proficiency in IT and general office/administration experience.
• Experience in the motor industry and knowledge of Kerridge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Checking and reallocating nominal postings.
• Coding of Purchase Invoices.
• Credit Control management.
• Completing and checking mileage logs.
• Maintaining Sales and Purchase Ledgers.

Skills

Sales & Purchase Ledger

Credit Control

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT Literate

Effective time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant role to join Jaguar Land Rover based in Newcastle. Salary: Competitive • Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

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

The ideal candidate will have general accounts experience

• 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.

Rewards and Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Highstreet discounts
• Childcare vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Internal and manufacturer training.

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.