Assistant Accountant

Contract Type: Permanent, Job ref. req11791

Market leading employee benefits

Vauxhall St Helens are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant. The basic salary of this role will be between 22-28k DOE. 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.

The Role

• Delivering excellent customer service and striving to push standards ever higher
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing of daily manual payments and receipts
• Assist Accountant with monthly management accounts preparation
• Assist the management teams by resolving any accounting queries
• Report discrepancies to the relevant departmental manager
• Produce and distribute outstanding debtors lists as necessary
• Liaise with managers on a regular basis, building strong relationships
• General administrative duties as and when required

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience within a dealership using Kerridge Rev8, or wider franchise is preferred, but not essential
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills & the ability to reconcile data in an efficient manner
• Conscientious & demonstrates a high attention to detail while maintaining accurate records
• Ability to work well under pressure, schedule work appropriately and show initiative to improve procedures where appropriate
• Organised; Can work successfully in pressurised situations & can handle conflicting demands
• Can learn to work with new software quickly & efficiently & is enthusiastic, flexible & committed
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills to meets deadlines without compromising the quality of work
• Exemplary communications skills and discreet with confidential and sensitive information

Why us…?

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.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Please note: We will close vacancies once the required quality or number of applications has been received.