Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Motor Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-run car retailer is seeking an Accounts Assistant in York. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient operations in the accounts department and closely collaborating with the Assistant Accountant. Responsibilities include managing nominal postings, credit control, and ledger maintenance. Applicants should have credit control experience, strong communication skills, and IT literacy. AAT qualification and knowledge of Kerridge are desirable. The role offers competitive salary and excellent company benefits, including 33 days of annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, and internal training.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Life Cover

Internal and manufacturer training

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• IT literacy is required.
• Experience in office administration is important.
• Ability to manage time effectively and pay attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Check and re-allocate nominal postings.
• Code Purchase Invoices accurately.
• Manage credit control processes.
• Complete and check mileage logs regularly.
• Maintain tidy Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
• Initiate Monthly Run and process Inter Company Accounts.
• Check and allocate Manufacturer commission accurately.
• Conduct stock counts.
• Oversee Petty Cash management.
• Handle Daily Banking tasks.

Skills

Credit Control experience

Excellent communication and organisational skills

IT Literate

General office / administration experience

Effective time management and attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for anAccounts Assistantto join our newly acquiredLloyd Jaguar Land Roverbased in York.

As anAccounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the accounts department. Working closely with the dealership’s Assistant Accountant and Retailer Accountant, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting tasks, supporting accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the success of the business.

Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5 hours

Role Responsibilities

• Checking and re-allocating nominal postings
• Coding of Purchase Invoices
• Credit Control
• Completing and checking of mileage logs
• Ledger Maintenance – ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy
• Initiating Monthly Run and paying Inter Company Accounts
• Checking and allocating Manufacturer commission
• Stock counts
• Responsible for Petty Cash
• Daily Banking

Qualifications

• Credit Control experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• IT Literate.
• General office / administration experience
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• AAT qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Experience of working in the motor industry and knowledge of Kerridge would be desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.

Company Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, effective from 2026.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.
• Life Cover.
• Internal and manufacturer training.

About Lloyd Motor Group

Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.