Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark Group; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant for our Salford branch. You will report to the Branch Accountant, handling daily cash, bank, purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate processing and good financial hygiene.

The role requires attention to detail and strong teamwork, with the ability to communicate clearly within a busy Accounts department. Full-time hours, 8.30am–5pm, in Salford with benefits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts role.
• Strong communication and numeracy.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good literacy and telephone manners.

Responsibilities

• Authorise bankline payments to customers.
• Authorise vehicle settlements.
• Sales and purchase ledger processing and day-to-day accounting.
• Process internal payments across the Group.
• Attend monthly credit control meetings with management.

Skills

Account experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Telephone manner

Proactive mindset

Numeracy literacy

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support ourSalford branch.

We offer:

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

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

About the role

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.

Day-to-day duties

• 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 meeting with department management

Essential skills

• 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 would be preferred, but training can be provided.

Our Culture

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.