Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to be a part of the existing team based in Lloyd BMW/MINI Newcastle Retailer.
Reporting to the Retailer Accountant, duties will include the following but isn't limited to: -
- Checking and re-allocating nominal postings
- Coding of Purchase Invoices
- Credit Control
- Ledger Maintenance – ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy
- Initiating Monthly Run and paying Inter Company Accounts
- Stock counts
- Daily Banking
- Stationary Order
- Scanning and Filling
- Purchase invoices input
The ideal candidate will have general accounts experience which may include one of the following:-
- Sales & Purchase Ledger
- Credit Control
An ideal Accounts Assistant will hold the following skills and experiences:-
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- IT Literate.
- General office / administration experience
- Effective time management and attention to detail
- AAT qualification would be desirable but not essential
Experience of working in the motor industry and knowledge of Kerridge would be desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Salary: £11.00 per hour
About Lloyd Motor Group
Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group has supported drivers and their families for nearly half a century. As a trusted partner to BMW, MINI, Jaguar, Land Rover, Kia, Volvo, INEOS, BMW Motorrad and Honda Motorcycles, we have built lasting relationships with the world's leading automotive brands. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, our team of dedicated industry professionals are market leaders in supporting customers with their vehicle needs. We provide premium automotive experiences from thirty-three state-of-the-art retail and service centres across Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, the North East and the Scottish Borders. The company is family-owned and now employs over 1,200 people, all dedicated to providing exceptional service standards and attention to detail on which we have built our reputation.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer the following benefits:
- 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
- Highstreet discounts
- Childcare vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Free flu jabs.
- Internal and manufacturer training.
To apply for this position, please click on the link below to submit your CV
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across Lloyd Motor Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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