Trainee Accounts Assistant

GTG Training Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable training provider in Glasgow is seeking an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support their branch. The candidate will be responsible for daily key accounts functions such as cash and bank processing, authorising payments, and handling ledgers. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in an accounts role, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This role offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday and comes with excellent benefits including 33 days’ annual leave.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an Accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily key accounts functions including cash and bank.
• Authorise bankline payments and vehicle settlements.
• Handle day-to-day sales and purchase ledger accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Numeracy

Literacy

Polite telephone manner

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support ourGTG branch in Glasgow.

We offer:

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• …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.

• 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
• 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.

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