Senior Accounts Assistant - Preston

Perrys; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car dealership group is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant in Preston, England. The successful candidate will work with the management team to ensure accurate accounts and assist in administrative tasks. Ideal applicants will have a background in accounts, a keen attention to detail, and preferably an AAT qualification. This role offers training, pension benefits, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Training

Company pension

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounts processes required.
• Experience in a car dealership preferred but not essential.
• Enthusiastic and meticulous approach is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accountant and management in accounts.
• Develop seamless accounts processes.
• Handle general accounts administration tasks.
• Ensure timely completion of all accounts.

Skills

Background in accounts

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

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Client:

Perrys

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Senior Accounts Assistant - Perrys Multi Brand Preston

Description

Senior Accounts Assistant - Perrys Multi Brand Preston

Hours: To be discussed
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Perrys are one of the UK’s largest Car Dealership Groups having served customers since 1908 with over 50 branches across the country. Official franchised dealer for many of the UK’s most popular car and commercial vehicle brands, including Ford, Kia, Mazda, and Vauxhall.

The role is to support the Accountant / Accounts function in all aspects of the department:
•You will be working closely with the Dealership Accountant & Management team to deliver accurate accounts by set deadlines
• Working closely with the team to develop a seamless accounts process
• General Accounts administration such as dealing with correspondents, filling, and updating records
• Balance Sheet Controls
• Credit Control
• Reconciling Accounts
• Make sure all accounts are completed by set deadlines

Requirements:
• We are looking for someone with a background of accounts and good understanding of the role. Ideally someone who is looking to progress who is enthusiastic and meticulous
• Someone with experience of working within a Car Dealership would be beneficial but not essential
• If you have your AAT qualification this would be preferable

Company benefits:
• Training.
• Company pension.
• Employee discount.

Perrys Motor Sales are working with Octane Recruitment to cover all their recruitment needs. Should your CV match the requirements then Octane Recruitment will be in touch to discuss your CV before forwarding to the site.