Accounts Assistant Stafford, England, United Kingdom

Mesh-AI Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Drayton Head Office. This role requires reviewing and reconciling accounts, assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, and cashiering responsibilities. The candidate will work closely with the management and accounts team, providing support on accounting queries and building strong relationships. Competitive salary and an extensive benefits package are included, fostering career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with progression

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Techscheme for discounted technology

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health access

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Free will writing services

Qualifications

• Ability to review and reconcile accounts and perform credit control procedures.
• Experience with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with managers.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile Debtors and perform credit control procedures.
• Assist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Carry out cashiering responsibilities and report discrepancies.

Job description

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Accounts Assistant

Mercedes Drayton Head Office

Hours 37.5 Hours a week - Monday to Friday 08.30am to 16.30pm

Salary Up to £26,250 DOE

Our Mercedes Drayton Head Office site is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.

A truly great time to be joining Lookers Mercedes Drayton site as an Accounts Assistant. You will be reporting into the Dealership Accountant and work as part of a wider team, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The Dealership Accountant will guide you with their knowledge and experience to allow you to develop your skills and establish a long successful career within the Automotive industry.

The role will require you to work to set procedures on daily, weekly and monthly cycles, working closely with the rest of the Accounts and Admin team and Line Managers as appropriate carrying out weekly and monthly reconciliations to produce relevant management reports in line with group and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile Debtors and carry out credit control procedures
• Assist with various monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashiering responsibilities (banking, petty cash)
• Assist the management teams by resolving any accounting queries
• Report discrepancies to the relevant departmental manager
• Liaise with managers on a regular basis, building strong relationships

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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