Accounts Assistant

Perrys Motor Sales Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car dealership group in Burnley is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting the accounts function with tasks such as general accounts administration, balance sheet controls, and credit control. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting and be eager to progress in their career, with previous experience in a car dealership being a bonus. Company benefits include access to training programs and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to training programs

Company pension scheme

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Solid background in accounts with a good understanding of accounting principles.
• Enthusiastic, meticulous, and eager to progress in your career.
• Previous experience in a car dealership is beneficial, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the accountant/accounts function across the department.
• Handle correspondence, filing, and record updates.
• Manage balance sheet controls and credit control.

Skills

General accounts administration

Balance sheet controls

Credit control

Account reconciliations

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Description

Accounts Assistant – Perrys Vauxhall Burnley

Hours: To be discussed

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Perrys is one of the UK’s largest car dealership groups, operating since 1908 with over 50 branches nationwide. We’re an official franchised dealer for many of the country’s top car and commercial vehicle brands, including Ford, Kia, Mazda, and Vauxhall.

Accounts Assistant
You will support the accountant/accounts function across the department, with responsibilities including:

• General accounts administration: handling correspondence, filing, and record updates
• Balance sheet controls
• Credit control
• Account reconciliations

Key Requirements

• A solid background in accounts with a good understanding of accounting principles
• Enthusiastic, meticulous, and eager to progress in your career
• Previous experience in a car dealership is beneficial, but not essential
• Holding an AAT qualification is preferable, but not mandatory

Company Benefits

• Access to training programs
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount

Any applications will be 100% confidential.

Perrys Motor Sales have partnered with Octane Recruitment to manage their recruitment. If your CV meets the requirements, Octane Recruitment will contact you to discuss and then forward your details to the relevant site.