Accounts Assistant

Lithia UK; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer, Lithia UK, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Shared Service Centre. This hybrid role focuses on supporting internal and external stakeholders, managing debt recovery, and utilizing systems like Excel and ERP tools. The position offers opportunity for growth within a dynamic team, along with competitive salary and a range of benefits including 33 days of leave and discounts. Join us to drive change and enhance your finance career!

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Extra day off for birthday

Family Leave Policies

Paid volunteering day

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Internal referral scheme rewards

Qualifications

• Confident with numbers and handling complex queries.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in finance or similar roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit checks, handle overdue accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies and manage communications.
• Support month-end close processes, contributing to reporting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Zendesk

Credit Assist

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Lithia UK Head Office - Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

Salary of £25,480 with pension, critical illness pay, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals, and aftersales services

Are you confident with numbers, comfortable handling complex queries, and looking to take the next step in your finance career?

Based in our Finance Shared Service Centre, you'll be part of a dynamic team that supports our nationwide network of retailers. With over 140 team members and a focus on continual growth and development, we're dedicated to offering limitless opportunities for career development.

You'll be a natural problem-solver, confident in communicating with internal teams and external customers to ensure queries are resolved quickly and accurately. Your responsibilities will include performing credit checks, handling overdue accounts, tracking queries, and reviewing aged debt reports. Your attention to detail and customer service mindset will be key to success in this fast-paced, hybrid role. You will work physically from Head Office for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for two days.

As a leading name in automotive retail, we're dedicated to providing an incredible experience for our customers, both online and across our dealerships. We're looking for someone to make a significant impact while fueling our growth and driving our vision forward.

You may be involved in:

• Prioritising and proactively chasing overdue debt in line with group policy and compliance frameworks
• Managing inbound and outbound communications (via phone, email, and Zendesk) to ensure timely resolution of credit-related queries
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies or disputes, collaborating with dealership teams and external customers to identify root causes and drive resolution
• Processing key documentation such as remittances, copy invoices, and statements to support reconciliations and ensure accurate postings
• Performing credit checks for new and existing customers to help mitigate financial risk
• Completing tasks that support the month-end close process to ensure accurate reporting and data integrity
• Using third-party portals and internal systems to retrieve documentation and ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to projects that enhance team efficiency and service levels

To succeed as a Lithia UK Associate, you should have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools such as Power BI, Zendesk, or Credit Assist is desirable

Why Lithia UK?

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your birthday with an extra day off
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies support you when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We celebrate long service milestone anniversaries to recognise dedication and loyalty
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Save on commuting with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make everyday life more rewarding
• Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme if you recommend someone suitable for Lithia UK

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people. As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—drive everything we do. Join us to be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.