Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Motors; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu jabs

Pension scheme (including life cover)

Internal and manufacturer training

Staff referral scheme

Job summary

Lloyd Motors is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Lloyd Jaguar Land Rover site in York. This position involves supporting the accounts department with daily transactional accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and handling ledger maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have general accounts experience, strong communication skills, and be IT literate. The company offers a competitive salary, 33 days of annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• General accounts experience required.
• Experience in the motor industry is desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Checking and re-allocating nominal postings.
• Coding of Purchase Invoices.
• Credit Control.
• Ledger Maintenance - ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy.
• Initiating Monthly Run and paying Inter Company Accounts.
• Checking and allocating Manufacturer commission.
• Stock counts.
• Daily Banking.

Skills

Sales & Purchase Ledger

Credit Control

Excellent communication and organisational skills

IT Literate

Effective time management and attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

Tools

Kerridge (knowledge desirable)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our Lloyd Jaguar Land Rover site based in York.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the accounts department. Working closely with the dealership's Assistant Accountant and Retailer Accountant, you'll be responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting tasks, supporting accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the success of the business.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 37.5 hours

Role responsibilities:

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

The ideal candidate will have 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.

Company Benefits:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Pension scheme (including life cover).
• Internal and manufacturer training.
• Staff referral scheme.

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.