Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited; Stirling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive group in Stirling is seeking an organized and approachable Accounts Assistant to support their branch. You will manage key accounts functions like cash and bank transactions, while ensuring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Ideal candidates should have previous accounts experience and communication skills as you will interact regularly with colleagues. The position offers 33 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and a workplace pension.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts role is essential.
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is preferred.
• Polite telephone manner and great communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process key accounts functions, such as cash, bank, purchase ledger, and sales ledger.
• Authorise bankline payments to customers and vehicle settlements.
• Handle day-to-day accounting functions.
• Attend monthly credit control meetings with department management.

Skills

Previous experience in Accounts role

Great communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive and process-driven approach

Numeracy and literacy

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support our Stirling Vauxhall 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.