Assistant Accountant

Lithia; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Birthday day off

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Volunteer day

Long service anniversaries

Training and career growth

Cycle to work

High street discounts

Referral rewards

Job summary

Lithia UK is seeking a highly organised Assistant Account to join the Treasury and Vehicle operations team in Preston. The role focuses on financial administration, accurate data handling, and proactive support across treasury tasks.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Disable barriers to accurate reporting and support operational finance needs.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Clear communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Accounting experience would be favourable, but not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer the Treasury inbox, ensuring queries are dealt with promptly, professionally, and effectively.
• Create and upload payments across multiple banking platforms, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and approved in line with internal controls.
• Carry out administrative tasks within a range of Treasury-related platforms, maintaining accurate records and supporting the integrity of financial data.
• Assist with various Treasury tasks as required, providing flexible support to meet operational needs.
• Processing group vehicle payments and recharges to our dealership.
• Supporting month-end processes including reporting, ledger closures and reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Accounting experience (favourable)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Hatfields Preston JLR

Competitive salary, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Assistant Account to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. It is vital that you have experience of using excel. You will play a key part in supporting daily Treasury and Vehicle operations and ensuring smooth financial administration across the department.

You could have the opportunity to be involved with:

• Monitor and administer the Treasury inbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with promptly, professionally, and effectively
• Create and upload payments across multiple banking platforms, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and approved in line with internal controls
• Carry out administrative tasks within a range of Treasury-related platforms, maintaining accurate records and supporting the integrity of financial data
• Assist with various Treasury tasks as required, providing flexible support to meet operational needs
• Processing group vehicle payments and recharges to our dealership
• Supporting month-end processes including reporting, ledger closures and reconciliations

Do you have what it takes to be a Hatfields Associate? We’re looking for someone who has:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Clear communicator with a collaborative approach
• Accounting experience would be favourable, but not essential for this role

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK is an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.