Accounts Assistant

Lookers; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Scotland is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Glasgow Volvo site. This role involves reconciling accounts, assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, and cash handling. The ideal candidate has an Accounts background and strong computer literacy, with excellent communication skills to foster relationships within the team and with customers. Opportunities for career development are available within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with progression

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

Access to GP services

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Pay advance options

Free Will writing services

Flexible life assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Access to exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• Background within an Accounts function preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers and team members.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile Debtors and carry out credit control procedures.
• Assist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform cashiering responsibilities, including banking and petty cash.
• Resolve accounting queries with management teams.
• Report discrepancies to the relevant departmental manager.
• Liaise regularly with managers to build strong relationships.

Skills

Excellent computer literacy

Organizational abilities

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Glasgow Volvo

37.5 Hours a week (Monday-Friday 9-5pm)

Up to £26,250 DOE

Our Glasgow Volvo site is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.

A truly great time to be joining Lookers Volvo as an Accounts Assistant. You will be reporting into Fiona Forsyth and work as part of a wider team, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Fiona will guide you with their knowledge and experience to allow you to develop your skills and establish a long successful career within the Automotive industry.

The role will require you to work to set procedures on daily, weekly and monthly cycles, working closely with the rest of the Accounts and Admin team and Line Managers as appropriate carrying out weekly and monthly reconciliations to produce relevant management reports in line with group and brand standards.

• Review and reconcile Debtors and carry out credit control procedures
• Assist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashiering responsibilities (banking, petty cash)
• Assist the management teams by resolving any accounting queries
• Report discrepancies to the relevant departmental manager
• Liaise with managers on a regular basis, building strong relationships

The ideal candidate will have a background within an Accounts function and show excellent computer literacy.

You will possess organisational abilities as well as excellent communication; this will enable you to build lasting relationships with customers as well as your fellow team members. Furthermore, you will cope well under pressure meaning you can meet tight deadlines with ease.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.