Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Newcastle Skoda & Kia Dealership
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: £23,100 – £26,250 per annum (depending on experience)

Are you highly organised with a sharp eye for detail? Do you enjoy working with numbers and thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our friendly and experienced Accounts team at our multi-brand dealership in Newcastle supporting our Skoda and Kia franchises. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established team within a reputable motor trade group.

Responsibilities

• Handling daily banking and processing incoming payments across all departments

• Logging and processing supplier invoices via the purchase ledger

• Preparing and submitting BACS transfer requests

• Processing manufacturer warranty payments

Essential Skills / Experience:

• A keen eye for accuracy and a passion for getting the details right

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

• Confidence in working independently while also being a team player

• Great communication skills, both written and verbal

• A high level of discretion when handling sensitive financial information

• Flexibility to support the wider team during busy periods or holiday cover

Why Join Us?

At Newcastle Skoda Kia, we believe in supporting our people and providing a positive, inclusive workplace. You’ll be part of a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and personal development. Whether you're looking to grow your accounting career or bring your experience to a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

About us: 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.

Core Benefits:

• 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

Health & Wellbeing:

• 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

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – 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

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• 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. 

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.