Accounts Assistant

Benefits with the role

• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan – Claim back medical costs
• Rewards platform – Gym & high street discounts
• 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Regular Pay Reviews
• Life Assurance
• Servicing, Parts and Accessories Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Referral Scheme
• Learning and Development
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Onsite Parking

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a full time Accounts Assistant to join our team in Bristol

Working as part of the Dick Lovett Financial accounting team, the successful candidate will complete the daily accounting operations of the cashbook and responsibility of the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger for our iconic brands including Porsche, BMW and Aston Martin.

We have recently welcomed two Apprentices to our team, so it is a great time to join us and contribute to the development of budding talent If you are looking to develop your leadership skills as well as become an invaluable part of our Accounting department, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this position is based on site in our office in Bristol.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Bank reconciliation and cashflow forecasting.
• Posting cash and card transactions daily.
• Receiving supplier invoices and preparing for registering.
• Registering invoices on the system and allocating to Managers for Approval.
• Posting approved invoices to Nominal Ledger.
• Liaising with Managers regarding any PL queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements to our system.
• Supporting the setup and completion of bi monthly BACS runs.
• Liaising with suppliers for any missing documents or query resolution.
• Month end Sales and Purchase ledger control account reconciliations.
• Processing manual payments in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally we are looking for a candidate with over 3 years of experience in an Accounting role who is qualified to AAT Level 3.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with account reconciliation, sales ledger, purchase ledger and processing banking requests.
• Experience of working within a motor industry accounts department and using the Keyloop Kerridge/CDK/DRIVE system is preferable.
• Must have a "can do" attitude and ability to follow up accounting queries.

If you have the skills and experience above, combined enthusiasm and commitment, you could be just the person we are looking for.

Working at Porsche Centre Bristol

Our Porsche Centre in Bristol opened in 2003 and has seen new models emerge to the market, including the all-electric Porsche Taycan. Porsche celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2023, and Dick Lovett has been representing the brand for over 50 years. Our staff are as passionate about the brand as our customers are, and strive to deliver excellent customer service.

Porsche Centre Bristol is located a short distance from the M5 motorway at Junction 17 and is commutable from Bristol City Centre and surrounding areas in the South West of England.

Working in the Accounts and Finance team

Working in the Accounts & Finance Team is an exciting and challenging opportunity for anyone interested in finance and accounting. We're committed to delivering the highest level of service to our customers, and our Accounts & Finance Teams play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability and success our dealerships.

As a member of the Team, you will be responsible for a wide range of financial activities, including managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and analysing data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Accounts Assistant

Department Accounts and Finance

Closing Date 24th December 2025

Contract Permanent

Job type Full time

Salary Competitive

Location Porsche Centre Bristol

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