Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark Group; Workington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK is looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant for their Workington branch. In this role, you will manage daily accounting functions, including cash and ledger processing, while working closely with the Branch Accountant. The ideal candidate should have experience in an Accounts role, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. The company offers a supportive culture with various employee benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts department is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process key accounts functions such as cash, bank, purchase ledger, and sales ledger.
• Authorize bankline payments to customers and vehicle settlements.
• Attend monthly credit control meetings with department management.

Skills

Previous experience of working in an Accounts role

Great communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Polite telephone manner

A proactive and process-driven approach

Good levels of numeracy and literacy

Team player who works well meeting daily demands

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support our Workington branch.

We offer:

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

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

About the role

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.

Day-to-day duties

• 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

Essential skills

• 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 would be preferred, but training can be provided.

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make‑up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.