Accounts Assistant

Listers; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major motor retailer in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Head Office in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The role involves supporting the Accounts team with invoicing verification, internal transfers, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ideal candidates will possess numeracy and administration skills, with a strong motivation. This position offers 25 days holiday, pension, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house qualifications

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trainee Accounts Assistant is ideal.
• General understanding of accounts preferred.
• High motivation and enthusiasm required.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle invoicing and resulting profit.
• Administer internal vehicle transfers and status changes.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raise queries with dealerships for accuracy.
• Perform ad hoc duties in support of the Accounts Team.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Administration skills

PC skills

Excel

Education

'A' level or equivalent

GCSE results

Job description

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our successful team at our Head Office in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Assistants and Accountants in the collation, preparation and production of the monthly management accounts.

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

• The ideal candidate will have worked previously as a Trainee Accounts Assistant or is looking to take their first step into a career in Accounts.
• The successful applicant will either have a general understanding of accounts or strong numeracy and administration skills.
• You will need to be a highly motivated & enthusiastic individual with excellent PC skills, particularly in excel, and be educated to 'A' Level or equivalent standard.
• Applicants with good GCSE results will be considered.

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.