Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive company in Salford is looking for an organized Accounts Assistant. The successful candidate will handle daily accounts functions, including cash and ledgers, and must have previous experience in an accounts department. This full-time role offers 33 days' annual leave, flexible leave, employee discounts, and private healthcare.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts role is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are essential.
• A polite telephone manner and proactive approach are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Authorize bankline payments to customers.
• Manage sales and purchase ledger accounting functions.
• Attend monthly credit control meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numeracy

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support our Salford Vauxhall/Fiat/Abarth branch. 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 meetings with department management

Requirements

• 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

Company values

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.

Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• …and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm