Accounts Assistant- Part time Leeds

D.M.Keith Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant for their Leeds site. The role involves supporting the accounts team with various administrative tasks and requires a strong interest in accounting. The company offers world-class training, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

Preferential rates for servicing and repairs

£25 contribution to eye tests

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Accounts experience is necessary; motor trade experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Keeping financial records updated and accurate.
• Preparing reports and reconciling bank statements.
• Dealing with queries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Interest in Accounting

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant to join our accounts team, based out of our Ford Leeds site.

About the Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses, we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always looking for genuine, caring people who have a can-do attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is to recruit for attitude and train for skills. Although we often look for specific technical skills, if you enjoy working with customers and resonate with our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family, and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here. We welcome applications even if you have no automotive industry experience.

We expect you to work hard, but in return, we offer an industry-leading package and opportunities for progression. We prefer to promote from within, and you will see this across our sites. You must have an ambition to excel and a determination to succeed.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in accounting and finance, be eager to learn, and develop their skills. You will support the day-to-day operations of our accounts team, so attention to detail and initiative are essential. The role involves providing administrative support to our accounts department. Accounts experience is essential; experience within the motor trade is beneficial.

Responsibilities may include:

1. Keeping financial records updated and accurate.
2. Preparing reports and reconciling bank statements.
3. Dealing with queries.
4. Performing ad hoc accounting tasks.

Supporting the accounts team to ensure efficient operations.

What We Offer

• World-class training provided.
• 30 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Preferential rates for servicing and repairs on your family and friends’ cars.
• £25 contribution to eye tests.
• Long service awards.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Essential: Accounts experience is necessary; motor trade experience is beneficial.

Hours: Part-time, minimum 20 hours, flexible to meet business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or other characteristics.