Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Motors; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run car retailer group in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function at the newly acquired site. Key responsibilities include checking nominal postings, managing purchase invoices, and daily banking. Ideal candidates will have general accounts experience and strong communication skills. This role offers benefits such as 30 days of holiday, a healthcare cash plan, and employee discounts.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• General accounts experience preferred.
• Communication and organisational skills essential.
• Attention to detail and time management required.

Responsibilities

• Checking and re-allocating nominal postings.
• Coding of Purchase Invoices.
• Daily Banking management.

Skills

General accounts experience

Sales & Purchase Ledger

Credit Control

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT Literate

Effective time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our newly acquired Lloyd Jaguar Land Rover site in Stockton.

This is a fantastic chance to be part of a fresh chapter in our business, supporting the finance function as we integrate the dealership into the wider Lloyd Motor Group.

Role responsibilities

• Checking and re-allocating nominal postings
• Coding of Purchase Invoices
• Credit Control
• Completing and checking of mileage logs
• Ledger Maintenance - ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy
• Initiating Monthly Run and paying Inter Company Accounts
• Checking and allocating Manufacturer commission
• Stock counts
• Responsible for Petty Cash
• Daily Banking

The ideal candidate

• General accounts experience which may include one of the following:
• Sales & Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• IT Literate
• General office / administration experience
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• AAT qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Experience of working in the motor industry and knowledge of Kerridge would be desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given

Rewards and Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes
• Highstreet discounts
• Childcare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Free flu jabs
• Internal and manufacturer training

About Lloyd Motor Group

Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.