Graduate Accountant

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the United Kingdom is looking for motivated Graduate Accountants to work in various branches. This role offers extensive training over three years and the opportunity to complete ACCA qualifications, along with a strong benefits package including private healthcare and vehicle discounts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Maths, Accounting, or Business, and demonstrate attention to detail and teamwork.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Generous discounts on new and used cars

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with branch employees in theAccounts department.
• Learn all aspects of working within the Accounts department.
• Combine workplace experience with classroom training.
• Learn key management skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Maths, Accounting or Business

Job description

We are looking for motivated Graduate Accountants to work in various Arnold Clark branches across the UK. As a Graduate Accountant at Arnold Clark, you'll have the opportunity to gain experience over a three‑year period in all areas of accounting, as you hone your skills to become a Branch Accountant. From basic tasks such as cashiering, purchase and sales ledger and credit control, you'll progress to more challenging areas such as management accounts production, profit forecasting and year‑end accounting. This role would be perfect for anyone keen to complete their ACCA qualification with a platinum‑approved ACCA company and embark on a fulfilling career in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with all branch employees, including Accounts, Admin and Sales.
• Learning all aspects of working within the Accounts department as part of the Arnold Clark Accounts Academy – from purchase and sales ledgers to the full Branch Accountant role.
• Combining workplace experience with classroom training at our dedicated training facility GTG.
• Learning key management skills.
• Working both independently and as part of a team on daily in‑branch accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Maths, Accounting or Business.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Willingness to learn and progress.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to your role.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence, as some travel will be required.

Training & Support

As well as gaining practical experience and developing your accounting skills within an Arnold Clark branch, you will receive full ACCA study support, including tuition and revision courses on an award‑winning online platform from one of Europe’s leading professional study providers. For more details: https://www.arnoldclark.com/careers/accounts-academy/

Employee Benefits

In addition to extensive training, you will also enjoy one of the best employee benefits packages in the automotive industry, including private healthcare, life assurance and generous discounts on new and used cars. Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:

• Discount on new and used vehicles
• Contributory pension scheme