Accounts Assistant

Arnold Clark Group; Workington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage daily functions such as cash and ledger processing. This full-time position requires attention to detail and teamwork. The ideal candidate should possess previous accounts experience and excellent communication skills. The role offers 33 days of annual leave, flexible work options, generous discounts, and private healthcare, all within a diverse and supportive culture.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts role required.
• Must have great communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Authorise bankline payments to customers.
• Manage sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Process internal payments across the Group.
• Attend monthly credit control meetings.

Skills

Previous experience of working in an Accounts role

Great communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

Polite telephone manner

Proactive and process-driven approach

Good levels of numeracy and literacy

Team player who works well meeting daily demands

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We offer:

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• …and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

About the role

As an Accounts Assistant at Arnold Clark, you will report to the Branch Accountant and be responsible for the daily processing of key accounts functions, such as cash, bank, purchase ledger and sales ledger.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be a fantastic team player, with previous experience of working within an Accounts department.

Day-to-day duties

• Authorising bankline payments to customers
• Authorising vehicle settlements
• Sales and purchase ledger day-to-day accounting functions
• Processing internal payments across the Group
• Attending monthly credit control meeting with department management

Essential skills

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts role
• Great communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Polite telephone manner
• A proactive and process-driven approach
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• Team player who works well meeting daily demands

A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel would be preferred, but training can be provided.

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.