Division Assistant Accountant

Lookers; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Techscheme

Job summary

Lookers in Stoke is seeking a Division Assistant Accountant to support financial performance across the BMW Stoke division and its dealerships. You’ll help the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager maintain daily accounting, monitor performance, and ensure accurate transactional records.

The role involves assisting with month-end close, owning allocated BMW dealerships, and upholding Lookers values with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of core accounting disciplines.
• Experience in a commercial finance environment.
• ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or studying is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with Dealer Management Systems.
• Demonstrates Lookers values and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support financial performance across the BMW Stoke division and dealerships.
• Analyse dealership performance and maintain transactional accuracy.
• Assist with the month-end close and reporting.
• Take ownership of allocated BMW dealerships within the division.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Commercial finance experience

Attention to detail

Forward-thinking

Teamwork & communication

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualification in progress

Tools

MS Excel

Dealer Management System

Job description

About us : We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Division Assistant Accountant – BMW Stoke

Location: BMW Stoke

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 basic salary DOE

Hours: 37.5 (Monday-Friday 9-5pm)

We’re looking for a commercially focused Division Assistant Accountant to support financial performance across our BMW Stoke division and associated dealerships.

As a Division Assistant Accountant, you’ll provide essential support to the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager, ensuring the smooth running of daily financial operations. You’ll analyse dealership performance, maintain accuracy and integrity across all transactional accounting, and play a key role in the month‑end close. You’ll take ownership of allocated BMW dealerships within the division.

What You’ll Bring

• A solid understanding of core accounting disciplines
• Proven performance within a commercial finance environment
• An accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards one is advantageous but not essential
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel and strong working knowledge of the motor industry and Dealer Management Systems
• A consistent demonstration of Lookers values
• A forward‑thinking, proactive approach with strong attention to detail

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

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.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.