Accounts Assistant Scotland, United Kingdom

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We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Accounts Assistant

Glasgow Volvo

Hours 37.5 Hours a week - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Salary Up to £26,250 DOE

Our Glasgow Volvo site is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.

A truly great time to be joining Lookers Glasgow Volvo site as an Accounts Assistant. You will be reporting into the Dealership Accountant and work as part of a wider team, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The Dealership Accountant will guide you with their knowledge and experience to allow you to develop your skills and establish a long successful career within the Automotive industry.

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.

• 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

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

• MyView Pay Now – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

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.

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

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