Accounts Assistant

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive company in Wallsend is looking for an organised Accounts Assistant. You'll support the branch by processing key accounts functions and handling daily transactions. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in accounts, great communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers various benefits such as generous leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts role.
• Polite telephone manner.
• A proactive and process-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Authorising bankline payments to customers.
• Sales and purchase ledger day-to-day accounting functions.
• Processing internal payments across the Group.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numeracy

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support our Wallsend Silverlink branch. As an Accounts Assistant at Arnold Clark, you will report to the Branch Accountant and be responsible for the daily processing of key accounts functions, such as cash, bank, purchase ledger and sales ledger. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be a fantastic team player, with previous experience of working within an Accounts department. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Authorising bankline payments to customers
• Authorising vehicle settlements
• Sales and purchase ledger day-to-day accounting functions
• Processing internal payments across the Group
• Attending monthly credit control meeting with department management

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts role
• Great communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Polite telephone manner
• A proactive and process-driven approach
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• Team player who works well meeting daily demands
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel; training can be provided

Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• …and much more