Listers Group Limited
Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant within our Toyota Dealership in Coventry. The hours of work are 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow their career in finance. You don't need extensive accounting experience—we're looking for someone who is organised, eager to learn and enjoys working with numbers. Whether you've gained experience in administration, customer service, retail, or a junior finance role, we'll provide the training and support you need to develop your skills across all areas of the accounting function.
Occasional cover at other local dealerships may be required, therefore access to own transport is preferred, but not essential.
Role and Responsibilities
- Daily banking.
- Sales ledger, posting bank transactions, credit control, following up debtor queries with departmental managers and customers.
- Purchase ledger, coding and inputting of invoices and credit notes, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and resolving supplier queries.
- Nominal ledger, posting bank, intercompany and other nominal ledger journals.
- Petty cash.
- Assisting an Accountant to close the month and resolve queries.
About you
- Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
- Experience in a similar role.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy.
- Confidence to handle queries face to face, over the telephone and via email.
- Capable of prioritising workload.
What we offer
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company Pension
- Wellness Programme
- Sick Pay
- Group life insurance
- Staff discount on car servicing
- Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
- Long service and loyalty incentives
- Staff referral scheme
- In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
- Company Events
Why Listers?
Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.
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