Bank Payments Accounts Assistant

Lithia UK Head Office; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Family Leave Policies

Salary Sacrifice car

Volunteer day

Long service anniversaries

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to work

High street discounts

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Lithia UK Head Office Banking Accounts Assistant role on a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working (3 days at Head Office, 2 days home). Based in our Finance Shared Service Centre, you’ll support the nationwide retailer network and handle banking processes.

You’ll process bank statements, reconcile accounts daily, and resolve queries while having the option to pursue AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications. Benefits include pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday, discounts and more.

Qualifications

• A clear passion to pursue a career in Accounts, no prior experience required
• Excellent organisation skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability and motivation to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, being highly computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with our dealerships, customers and suppliers, ensuring seamless communication to achieve shared objectives
• Efficiently address and resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders with a proactive approach, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• Processing payable entries from bank statements in a timely and accurate manner
• Reconcile the bank accounts daily and analyse and review for outstanding items and collaborate with relevant teams to get resolved
• Interpret and clarify policies and procedures related to banking procedures
• Opportunity to undertake an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualifications

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Banking (12 month fixed-term contract)

Lithia UK Head Office - Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

Salary of £26,436.80 with pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Are you looking to start your journey in accounts or looking to embrace a new challenge?

We are looking for talented individuals to join us in the role of Banking Accounts Assistant.

Based in our Finance Shared Service Centre, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that supports our nationwide network of retailers.

As an Banking Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an integral part in the Finance chain and will have the opportunity to get involved on one of our processing teams. You’ll be working physically from Head Office for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for two days per week.

As a leading name in automotive retail, we’re dedicated to providing an incredible experience for our customers, both online and across our dealerships. We’re looking for someone to truly make an impact whilst fuelling our growth and driving our vision forward.

You could have the opportunity to be involved with:

• Collaborating closely with our dealerships, customers and suppliers, ensuring seamless communication to achieve shared objectives
• Efficiently address and resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders with a proactive approach, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• Processing payable entries from bank statements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile the bank accounts daily and analyse and review for outstanding items and collaborate with relevant teams to get resolved.
• Interpret and clarify policies and procedures related to banking procedures
• Opportunity to undertake an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualifications

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

• A clear passion to pursue a career in Accounts, no prior experience required
• Excellent organisation skills, with strong attention to detail
• The ability and motivation to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, being highly computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Excel

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 are 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.