Trainee Accounts Assistant

Listers Group Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Trainee Accounts Assistant at a leading motor retailer in Stratford upon Avon. This role is perfect for those passionate about finance and eager to develop their skills with full training provided. You will join a supportive team in a dynamic environment that prioritizes staff development and offers AAT study support, with potential progression towards CIMA qualifications. If you're motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to take your first step into a rewarding finance career, this role could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trainee Accounts Assistant is ideal.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in Finance with excellent PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify vehicle invoicing and support balance sheet reconciliations.
• Administer internal vehicle transfers and raise queries with dealerships.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Administration skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

PC skills

Excel

Education

A Level or equivalent

Job description

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Accounts Assistant at our Head Office based in Stratford upon Avon.

This role would suit someone passionate about carving out a career in finance with ambitions ultimately to become a qualified accountant or are perhaps already in the early stages of this. Full training will be given together with an opportunity to develop skills across all areas of the accounting function.

It presents a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to become an integral part of a dynamic and dedicated group of individuals. It is a varied and interesting role and will give the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a welcoming environment that prioritises staff development.

If you feel this is aligned with your career priorities and aspirations, then please apply!

Full AAT study support is available, with potential to continue with training towards CIMA.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Verifying vehicle invoicing, costing and resulting profit.
2. Administering internal vehicle transfers and vehicle status changes.
3. Support in balance sheet reconciliations.
4. Raising and following up queries with dealerships to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information.
5. Ad hoc duties in support of the Accounts Team.

About you

1. The ideal candidate will have worked previously as a Trainee Accounts Assistant or is looking to take their first step into a career in Accounts.
2. The successful applicant will ideally have a general understanding of accounts, a strong desire to pursue a career in Finance, be commercially minded and possess strong numeracy and administration skills.
3. You will need to be a highly motivated & enthusiastic individual with excellent PC skills, particularly in Excel, and be educated to a minimum of ‘A’ Level or equivalent standard.
4. Excellent references will be required.

What we offer

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
2. Company Pension
3. Wellness Programme
4. Sick Pay
5. Group life insurance
6. Staff discount on car servicing
7. Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
8. Long service and loyalty incentives
9. Staff referral scheme
10. In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
11. Free Parking / On-site Parking
12. Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business; whatever your aspirations might be, Listers has a career for you.