Accounts Assistant

Job overview

An opening is available for an Accounts Assistant at a Toyota dealership in Coventry. The role is based on-site and follows a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

This position is a strong match for someone with current or previous experience in a finance team who wants to broaden their exposure across the wider accounting function. Backgrounds in credit control, purchase ledger, bookkeeping, or similar areas would be particularly relevant.

Key responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day banking activity.
• Support sales ledger work, including recording bank transactions, managing credit control, and progressing debtor issues with department managers and customers.
• Manage purchase ledger tasks such as coding and entering invoices and credit notes, reconciling supplier statements, processing payment runs, and dealing with supplier queries.
• Prepare nominal ledger entries, including bank postings, intercompany journals, and other general ledger journals.
• Maintain petty cash records.
• Assist the Accountant with month-end close activities and the resolution of outstanding queries.

What we are looking for

• Strong numerical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• At least one year of experience in a comparable role.
• The ability to stay accurate and effective when working under pressure.
• Confidence communicating and resolving issues in person, by phone, and by email.
• Good planning skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience using ADP would be helpful, though full training is available.
• Motor trade, automotive, or dealership experience is preferred but not mandatory, as training will be provided.

Benefits and perks

• 33 days of holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Wellness programme.
• Sick pay.
• Group life insurance.
• Staff discount on car servicing.
• Access to discounts through the company benefits platform for retailers, restaurants, cinemas, and holidays.
• Long-service and loyalty rewards.
• Staff referral scheme.
• Opportunities for in-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications.
• Company events.

About the employer

Listers Group was established in 1979 and is one of the UK’s largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups. Its growth has been built on the strength of its people, with a team of more than two and a half thousand employees. The business represents several prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire.

Additional information

Anyone interested in building a career in the motor trade, automotive, or car dealership sector is encouraged to apply.

Applicants who want to explore similar opportunities in the motor trade may also choose to join the company talent bank.