Accounts Assistant - #187745

Arnold Clark


Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Preston
Contract type: Full time

We’re looking for an organised and approachable Accounts Assistant to support both of our Preston branches.

We offer:

  • 33 days’ annual leave
  • Flexible leave
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Private healthcare
  • Workplace pension
  • …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.

Day-to-day duties

  • 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
  • Great communication skills
  • 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.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

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

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