Accounts Assistant

Listers Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retail group in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their successful team. The role involves supporting the Accounts Assistants and Accountants by verifying invoicing, reconciling balances, and managing internal vehicle statuses. Ideal candidates will have strong numeracy and administration skills, Excel proficiency, and a desire to grow in a supportive work environment. The company offers competitive benefits including holidays, pension, and discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers and restaurants

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house qualifications

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trainee Accounts Assistant is preferred.
• Strong numeracy and administration skills are essential.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with excellent PC skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel proficiency

Numeracy

Administration skills

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 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.