Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading UK motor retailer is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the team at their Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon. The successful applicant will manage vehicle invoicing, assist in balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have solid numeracy and administration skills, with a background in accounts preferred. This role offers generous benefits including 25 days holiday and wellness programs.

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, and holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house and professional qualifications

Free on-site parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trainee Accounts Assistant preferred.
• Strong administration and numerical skills.
• High motivation and enthusiasm are key.

Responsibilities

• Verifying vehicle invoicing and resulting profit.
• Administering internal vehicle transfers and status changes.
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Excel proficiency

Administration skills

Motivation

Education

A Level or equivalent

Good 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 hours of work are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

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.
• Supporting in balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raising and following up queries with dealerships to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information.
• Performing ad hoc duties in support of the Accounts Team.

About you

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Trainee Accounts Assistant or be looking to start a career in Accounts.
• The successful applicant will have a general understanding of accounts or strong numeracy and administration skills.
• You should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, with excellent PC skills, particularly in Excel, and be educated to ‘A’ Level or equivalent standard.
• Applicants with good GCSE results will also 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, and holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications
• Free parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. Our success is driven by our team, with over two and a half thousand dedicated employees. We represent some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees in all areas of the business, and whatever your aspirations, Listers has a career for you.