Assistant Accountant

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading motor vehicle retailer in the UK is seeking an entry-level Assistant Accountant for their Newcastle location. The role involves daily banking, reconciliations, and reporting, requiring strong attention to detail and Excel skills. The company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holidays and health support.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Eligibility to join car schemes

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Smart Health - free access to support

Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance-oriented role preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Ability to reconcile data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily banking and bank reconciliations.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and manufacturer payments.
• Produce management reports in line with group standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Finance-related experience

Job description

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Location: Volkswagen Silverlink Newcastle

Within this role you will be required to work to set procedures on daily, weekly, and monthly cycles whilst working closely with the rest of the Accounts and Admin teams as well as Line Managers. You will also be carrying out weekly and monthly reconciliations, to produce relevant management reports in line with the group and brand standards.

• Daily Banking
• Bank Reconciliation
• Processing Purchase Ledger Invoices/Credits
• Processing and reconciling manufacturer payments
• Raising payments to external customers via the bank
• Weekly debt reviews
  
  
  

Ideally you will have had some exposure within a finance orientated role previously, coupled with strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to reconcile data in an efficient manner. It is important that you have strong attention to detail and bring this to life in maintaining accurate records.

It is critical that you’re an organised individual, thrive working under pressure as well as prioritise your workload. We are looking for someone who can use their initiative to improve procedures where appropriate and can handle multiple demands at the same time.

Communication is also key, as you will showcase this in varying methods within this role whilst not forgetting you will be exposed to sensitive information at times, so being discreet and protecting confidential material is a must.

About Us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.
  
  
  

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 with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of 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 starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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