Trainee Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible leave

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arnold Clark’s Clydebank branch is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant to support daily processing of key accounts functions, including cash, bank, purchase ledger and sales ledger. You will report to the Branch Accountant and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, good numeracy and literacy, and a proactive, process-driven approach. Prior accounts experience is preferred. Part-time hours are 8.30am–3pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts role is preferred.
• Great communication skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Polite telephone manner.
• A proactive and process-driven approach.
• Good numeracy and literacy levels.
• Team player who meets daily demands.

Responsibilities

• Authorising bankline payments to customers.
• Authorising vehicle settlements.
• Sales and purchase ledger day-to-day accounting functions.
• Processing internal payments across the Group.
• Attending monthly credit control meetings with department management.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Telephone manner

Process-driven

Excel

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're looking for an organised and approachable Trainee Accounts Assistant to support ourClydebank Chery branch.

We Offer

• 33 days' annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• …and much more

Hours

Part time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3pm

About The Role

As an Trainee Accounts Assistant at Arnold Clark, you will report to the Branch Accountant and be responsible for the daily processing of key accounts functions, such as cash, bank, purchase ledger and sales ledger.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be a fantastic team player, with previous experience of working within an Accounts department.

Day-to-day duties

• Authorising bankline payments to customers
• Authorising vehicle settlements
• Sales and purchase ledger day-to-day accounting functions
• Processing internal payments across the Group
• Attending monthly credit control meeting with department management

Essential Skills

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts role
• Great communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Polite telephone manner
• A proactive and process-driven approach
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• Team player who works well meeting daily demands

A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel would be preferred, but training can be provided.

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark , visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.