Accounts Assistant

3 weeks ago


Darlington, United Kingdom Lookers Plc Full time

Overview:
**Location**:Volkswagen Darlington

**Hours**: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm

**Salary**:£23,100 per annum

Our Volkswagen Darlington dealership is expanding and we’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

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

Qualifications:
Ideally you will have had some exposure within a finance orientated role previously, coupled with strong Microsoft Excel skills & the ability to reconcile data in an efficient manner. You will love attention to detail and bring this to life in maintaining accurate records and everything else in the world of your role

Being organised will be second nature to you, and thrive working well under pressure, prioritising workload and showing initiative improving any procedures where appropriate and can handle multiple demands of your time.

Communication is key, as you will showcase this in varying methods in this role whilst not forgetting you will be exposed to sensitive information at times, so being discreet and protecting confidential material is a must.

**Company Info**:
Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;
- Enhanced holidays that increase with service
- Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
- Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
- Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.

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 with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

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


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