Trainee Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant to work in a dynamic accounts environment. The role offers comprehensive training and support, focusing on daily cash handling, invoice processing, and bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and the motivation to succeed. This full-time position supports career development in accountancy.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Highly motivated to succeed in your chosen profession.
• Ability to both work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Daily cash handling and posting cash receipts.
• Reconciling bank transactions and statements.
• Registering purchase invoices and liaising with management.

Skills

Confidence

High levels of organisation

Good communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Accounts Assistant for our Honda/MG branch in Linwood.

We Offer

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Opportunities for training and career development
• …and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am - 5pm

About The Role

Interested in a career in accountancy? As a Trainee Accounts Assistant for Arnold Clark, you will be provided with training and support from all members of the accounts and administration teams, ultimately reporting to the Branch Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn while working in a dynamic and varied accounts environment for Europe’s largest car retailer.

Day-to-day duties

• Daily cash handling, posting and allocating all cash receipts from our vehicle sales and aftersales departments.
• Daily posting and allocation of bank transactions and bank statement reconciliation.
• Daily registering and allocation of purchase invoices and liaising with department management for invoice authorisation when necessary.
• Monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Daily credit control of both vehicle and Aftersales department debts.
• Attending monthly credit control meetings with department management.

Essential Skills

• Confidence and willingness to learn.
• Highly motivated to succeed in your chosen profession.
• High levels of organisation and accuracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Polite telephone manner.
• Ability to both work in a team and independently.
• Ability to multi-task and manage your own workload to meet daily demands.

Nice To Have (but Not Essential)

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, but training will be given to the right candidate.

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.