Accounts Assistant

Listers Group Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Listers Benefits - discounts on Retail

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional

Free Parking / On-site Parking

Company Events

Job summary

Listers Group Limited, based at our Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team and develop career in accounting with training opportunities.

The role offers full training towards AAT and potential progression towards CIMA, with a welcoming environment that prioritises staff development and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• You're looking to take your first step towards a career in accounts (or maybe you're already a trainee and want something more from your current role)
• Have a passion for all things accounts related (numbers, accuracy, process, administration, to name a few)
• Have good PC skills (Excel knowledge is desirable)
• Be motivated and enthusiastic to learn alongside a team of likeminded professionals
• Be educated to 'A' Level or equivalent (applicants with excellent GCSE grades will be considered)
• Have strong references

Responsibilities

• Verifying vehicle invoicing, costing and resulting profit.
• Administering internal vehicle transfers and vehicle status changes.
• Support in balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raising and following up queries with dealerships to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information.
• Ad hoc duties in support of the Accounts Team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numbers

Excel knowledge

Teamwork

Education

A Level or equivalent

GCSEs strong grades

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant at our Head Office based in Stratford upon Avon.

This role would suit someone passionate about carving out a career in finance with ambitions ultimately to become a qualified accountant or are perhaps already in the early stages of this. Full training will be given together with an opportunity to develop skills across all areas of the accounting function.

It presents a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to become an integral part of a dynamic and dedicated group of individuals. It is a varied and interesting role and will give the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a welcoming environment that prioritises staff development.

Full AAT study support is available, with potential to continue with training towards CIMA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Verifying vehicle invoicing, costing and resulting profit.
• Administering internal vehicle transfers and vehicle status changes.
• Support in balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raising and following up queries with dealerships to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information.
• Ad hoc duties in support of the Accounts Team.

About you

• You're looking to take your first step towards a career in accounts (or maybe you're already a trainee and want something more from your current role)
• Have a passion for all things accounts related (numbers, accuracy, process, administration, to name a few)
• Have good PC skills (Excel knowledge is desirable)
• Be motivated and enthusiastic to learn alongside a team of likeminded professionals
• Be educated to 'A' Level or equivalent (applicants with excellent GCSE grades will be considered)
• Have strong references

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits - discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There's a reason why this is the case, actually there's over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world's most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be Listers has a career for you.