Accounts Assistant

Mesh-AI Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail company in Harrogate is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-driven, and eager to develop their career in this supportive environment. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and assisting with credit control. Competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and numerous core benefits, including gym memberships and dental insurance, enhance this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health access

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and sales invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with credit control and customer account queries.
• Preparing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting.
• General administrative duties to support the finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience with accounting software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 – Harrogate Leasing

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Contract Type: Full-time

Harrogate Leasing is a growing, customer‑focused vehicle leasing company, and we’re looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to join our friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, detail‑driven, and eager to develop their career within a supportive business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and sales invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with credit control and customer account queries
• Preparing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting month‑end processes and reporting
• General administrative duties to support the finance team

About you

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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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