Accounts Assistant - Hybrid Working

TrustFord; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major vehicle dealership in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant to manage vehicle financial affairs and streamline operations. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or studying, have strong Excel and administrative skills, and experience in handling sensitive information. This role offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits, including competitive salary and generous annual leave.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Car purchase discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Perks at Work discount website

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is necessary.
• Experience in handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing vehicle financial affairs.
• Maximize cash flow and ensure team efficiency.
• Handle high-volume data analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Salary: Hourly rate from £12.70 plus 33 days holiday, Life Assurance, and other great company benefits.

About TrustFord

TrustFord is the largest Ford dealership in Europe and part of the Ford Motor Company. We pride ourselves on our long history and our exciting future. We are passionate about our work, whether it's working with vehicles, delivering excellent customer care, or innovating in new areas.

Job Role: Accounts Assistant

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to assist in managing vehicle financial affairs, maximizing cash flow, and ensuring team efficiency within guidelines. Candidates should be AAT qualified or studying, with experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and experience handling sensitive information are essential. Previous accounts experience, numeracy, and literacy are required.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Meet deadlines efficiently
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Motor Trade accounts experience
• Handling high-volume data analysis
• Effective communication with colleagues outside your team
• Drive, commitment, enthusiasm, and teamwork

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement (full-time office during first 3 months, then hybrid)
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus leave purchase & sale scheme
• Pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discounts on Service, Bodyshop, and Parts
• One day annually to volunteer for a charity
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Perks at Work discount website

Application Process

Please detail relevant experience, skills, and responsibilities in your application. We conduct blind recruitment; personal details and CVs are reviewed only after interview selection. Our first days include a residential induction at a hotel in Northampton.

Our Values and Inclusion

We promote diversity and inclusion through our network groups supporting race, LGBTQ+, disability, and gender equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. For adjustments or flexible working requests, please contact our recruitment team.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer. All employment is subject to background checks. We prefer direct applications and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.