Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading motor retailer group is seeking an Accounts Assistant at their Stratford-Upon-Avon office. In this role, you will support the accounting team with tasks like verifying vehicle invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with strong numeracy skills, excellent PC skills, and a background in accounts. The position offers a range of benefits including holiday, pension, and discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discounts 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

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trainee Accounts Assistant.
• Seeking to start a career in Accounts.
• General understanding of accounts.

Responsibilities

• Verifying vehicle invoicing, costing, and resulting profit.
• Administering internal vehicle transfers and vehicle status changes.
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raising and following up queries with dealerships.

Skills

Excellent PC skills

Numeracy skills

Administrative skills

Education

'A' Level or equivalent

Good GCSE results

Tools

Excel

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 5pm, 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 balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raising and following up queries with dealerships to ensure the accuracy and completeness 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 seeking to start a career in Accounts.

The successful applicant will have a general understanding of accounts or strong numeracy and administrative skills.

You should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent PC skills, especially in Excel, and be educated to 'A' Level or equivalent. 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 of 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' aspirations and offer a variety of career opportunities within the company.