Accounts Assistant

Lookers; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent leasing company in Harrogate is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role involves maintaining the purchase ledger and bank accounts, providing support to the Financial Controller, and requires a can-do attitude along with good Excel skills. This part-time role offers training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Access to Techscheme

Eyecare vouchers

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger and bank accounts on Sage.
• Post invoices, supplier payments, and customer receipts.
• Assist with credit control as required.
• Prepare monthly payment runs for review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Can-do attitude

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Location: Harrogate, Lookers Leasing
Hours: 25; Monday-Friday 9am - 2.30pm
Permanent, Parts Time
Salary: £16,000-£18,666 pro rata (DOE)

Harrogate Leasing are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their small, friendly and fast‑paced team based in Harrogate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide accounting support to the Financial Controller by maintaining the purchase ledger and bank accounts on Sage within Harrogate Leasing, which is part of Lookers Motor Group.

Here at Harrogate Leasing, you will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects of the accounts, while receiving ongoing support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role.

Responsibilities

This is a broad role covering Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Bank as well as various month‑end tasks. Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Posting invoices, supplier payments, customer receipts, non‑supplier/customer transactions and employee expense claims onto Sage
• Preparing the monthly payment run for review, ensuring all supplier payments are kept up to date and reconciling month‑end balances to supplier statements
• Assisting with credit control as required
• Running and distributing bank statements, checking daily bank payments and uploading payments to the Bank and EchoSign to be authorised as required
• Completing Daybook reconciliations between Foursky and Sage, agreeing group purchase ledger balances at year‑end and half‑year‑end to meet reporting deadlines, and gathering information for submission to the external auditors
• Other ad hoc tasks as required by the Assistant Financial Controller

Qualifications

We would also be keen to talk to current Accounts Assistants. There are lots of training opportunities available to accompany this role too. We are looking for an individual with a can‑do attitude and a willingness to learn. Great attention to detail would also be fantastic, as would experience in using Excel.

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst

are equal opportunities employers. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history, and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6‑month probation period commencing from your start date.