Accounts Assistant: Detail‑Oriented Ledger Support

Arnold Clark Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive dealer in the East Midlands is seeking an organized Accounts Assistant for their Derby Motorstore. The successful candidate will support the Branch Accountant with daily accounting functions including cash processing, payments authorization, ledger management, and credit control meetings. Ideal candidates will possess prior accounts experience and have strong communication and detail-oriented skills. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive benefits including generous annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts roles is crucial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Ability to maintain high accuracy levels.

Responsibilities

• Process key accounts functions such as cash and bank entries.
• Authorise payments and vehicle settlements.
• Handle sales and purchase ledger accounting.

Skills

Previous experience of working in an Accounts role

Great communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Polite telephone manner

Proactive approach

Good levels of numeracy and literacy

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A major automotive dealer in the East Midlands is seeking an organized Accounts Assistant for their Derby Motorstore. The successful candidate will support the Branch Accountant with daily accounting functions including cash processing, payments authorization, ledger management, and credit control meetings. Ideal candidates will possess prior accounts experience and have strong communication and detail-oriented skills. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive benefits including generous annual leave and employee discounts.