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Location: Charles Hurst, Boucher Road.
Employment type: Temporary, full time – 12 month fixed‑term contract.
Salary: Up to £28,000–£32,000 per annum (DOE).
Hours: Monday–Friday; 08:45–17:00.
Kick‑start your accounting career! If you have a finance or accounting degree, or relevant work experience, apply now for our Assistant Accountant role and grow with us. We will provide you with the support, guidance and training you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
* Supporting all financial reconciliations, including bank and supplier accounts.
* Processing invoices, payments and credit notes accurately and on time.
* Assisting with month‑end and year‑end reporting.
* Liaising with internal teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate financial records.
* Assisting with payroll and other ad‑hoc accounting tasks as required.
* Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company procedures.
Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, can‑do attitude are essential. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships across the business are also required.
About Us
We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands and 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 are committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes.
Benefits
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 lifes 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.
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, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. A driving licence check will also be carried out for roles that require you to drive. All offers of employment are subject to a 6‑month probation period commencing from your start date.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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