Accounts Assistant (fixed-term - 6 months)
National Fleet Solutions - Hybrid Working (Derby based until Summer 2025, the working location will then be based in Annesley, Nottinghamshire)
Salary of £24,061 with pension, critical illness pay, life assurance, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services
Can you bring a drive and passion for all things finance to a new career as Accounts Assistant at Lithia UK's National Fleet Solutions division in Derby?
As one of the UK's leading automotive retailers, we're dedicated to providing an incredible experience for our customers, both online and across our dealerships. We're looking for someone to truly make an impact and bring our vision to life, supporting us to transform automotive retail through digital innovation and operational excellence.
At National Fleet Solutions, we support a huge network of leasing and rental companies across the country. As we continually improve our service and introduce a host of the latest technologies, we are looking for motivated individuals to embark on a limitless career with us.
Our Associates are what separate us from the competition; the people who make a difference to our environments, our customers and their experience. As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play an integral part in the Finance chain, taking care of Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control and Bank Reconciliation duties. You'll have the flexibility to work physically from our newly renovated office or to work from home with only the occasional day in the office.
What does the role of Accounts Assistant involve?
1. Assist the day-to-day workings of the Accounts department, helping to process paperwork, allocate payments and answer queries, along with month end nominal ledger reconciliations.
2. Take care of Purchase Ledger duties, including liaising with suppliers and processing purchase invoices, in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Undertake Sales Ledger duties, including basic debt control and recovery, plus the processing and allocation of manufacturer bonus credits through the system.
What qualities do I need to succeed in the Accounts Assistant role?
1. An interest in developing a career within accountancy.
2. Excellent organisation skills, with strong attention to detail.
3. The ability and motivation to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
4. Great interpersonal and communication skills, being highly computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Excel.
At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:
As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values - Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun! - fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.
Diversity is Our Strength:
Lithia UK recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities. If you have the motivation, skills and talent potential that we are looking for then get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr