Assistant Accountant

Arnold Clark Group; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Oldbury is seeking an efficient and experienced Assistant Accountant. You will work in a fast-paced accounts department, responsible for daily processing functions, including cash, bank, purchase ledger, and sales ledger. The ideal candidate has previous accounts experience and strong organizational, communication, and Excel skills. This full-time role includes competitive benefits such as private healthcare and generous leave allowances, fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Generous retail discounts

Flexible leave

Maternity and paternity packages

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience across the full range of daily accounts processes.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Accountant with monthly balance sheet control.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Assist in quarterly VAT Returns.

Skills

Experience in daily accounts processes

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re looking for an efficient and experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Motorstore in Oldbury.

We offer:

• 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to grow
• Private healthcare
• Generous retail discounts
• Flexible leave
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Access to training opportunities to grow and develop skills
• ...and much more!

Hours

Full‑time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

About the role

As an Assistant Accountant at Arnold Clark, you’ll be working in a busy, fast‑moving accounts department, responsible for the supervision of daily processing functions, such as cash, bank, purchase ledger and sales ledger.

Reporting to the Branch Accountant, you will assist them with balance‑sheet reconciliations, VAT, accounts analysis and monthly management accounts preparation. Extensive experience of working within an accounts department is preferred, as well as strong organisational and communication skills and attention to detail.

Day‑to‑day duties

Assist the Branch Accountant with the following:

• Monthly balance sheet control
• Monthly management accounts
• Quarterly VAT Returns
• Year End
• Key Control submissions (vehicle stock checks, sales ledger review, fuel reconciliation etc.)

Working with other accounts staff to ensure the key tasks below are being completed timeously in the department:

• Cash Postings
• Bank Reconciliations
• Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• Vehicle Debtors
• Vehicles Profit Reports

Essential skills

• Previous experience across the full range of daily accounts processes
• Great communication skills
• High levels of organisation and accuracy
• A polite telephone manner and good interpersonal skills
• Good Excel skills
• Ability to be proactive and motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• You must be a team player who works well meeting daily demands

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make‑up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.