Trainee Accounts Assistant

Park's Motor Group; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Introductory Scheme

Discounts on new and used cars

Death in service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 remote GP

Medical second opinions

Unlimited mental health support

Job summary

Park's Motor Group in Motherwell is offering a Trainee Accounts Assistant role to support the finance team with purchase invoices, data entry, and general admin. This on-site position includes full training and a clear pathway to develop in finance and accounting.

The ideal candidate will have good numeracy, attention to detail and strong communication skills, with a proactive approach to learning and teamwork in a busy automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role suitable for starting a career in finance and accounting.
• Full training provided on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing purchase invoices.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Support the reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Assist with data entry into accounting systems.
• Help process customer invoices and receipts.
• Record and allocate payments received from customers.
• Support credit control activities by highlighting issues to your line manager
• Respond to supplier and customer queries in a professional manner.
• Support month-end accounting activities as required.
• Carry out general administrative duties for the finance department.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information at all times

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

To provide administrative and basic accounting support to the finance team while developing knowledge and experience within an account’s environment. This is an entry‑level role suitable for someone looking to start a career in finance and accounting where full training will be provided on site.

Trainee Accounts Assistant

Location: Motherwell

Hours: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing purchase invoices
• Help maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Support the reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Assist with data entry into accounting systems.
• Help process customer invoices and receipts.
• Record and allocate payments received from customers.
• Support credit control activities by highlighting any issues to your line manager
• Respond to supplier and customer queries in a professional manner.
• Support month‑end accounting activities as required.
• Carry out general administrative duties for the finance department.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information at all times

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a finance role.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Strong work ethic.
• Team player.
• Proactive and willing to take on new tasks.
• Professional manner when dealing with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

As a Park's Motor Group employee you will receive:

For you:

• Access to the Company Pension Scheme
• Colleague Introductory Scheme
• Industry leading discounts on purchases on new and used cars
• Death in service benefit

For you and your family:

• Discounted Servicing
• Subsidised car purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 remote GP
• Medical second opinions
• Unlimited mental health support
• Physiotherapy help and advice
• Savings and discounts on shopping
• Financial and legal support
• Wellbeing assistance

As this role will involve day to day interaction with both site and Group Management, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a positive and proactive attitude to managing a high volume of work and conflicting priorities calmly and effectively.

Excellent IT skills including proficiency in all MS Office applications particularly MS Excel is also essential. Knowledge of Keyloop Autoline and a background in the motor trade, though not essential, would be a distinct advantage.