Accounts Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our newly acquired Lloyd BMW/MINI based in Blackpool.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the accounts department. Working closely with the dealership’s Assistant Accountant and Retailer Accountant, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting tasks, supporting accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the success of the business.

Salary: Competitive
Hours: 08:30 - 17:00

Role responsibilities:

• Checking and re-allocating nominal postings

• Coding of Purchase Invoices

• Credit Control 

• Completing and checking of mileage logs

• Ledger Maintenance – ensuring Sales and Purchase Ledgers are tidy

• Initiating Monthly Run and paying Inter Company Accounts

• Checking and allocating Manufacturer commission

• Stock counts

• Responsible for Petty Cash

• Daily Banking

The ideal candidate will have general accounts experience which may include one of the following:

• Sales & Purchase Ledger

• Credit Control

• 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.

Company Benefits:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, effective from 2026.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Highstreet discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Cover.
• Internal and manufacturer training.
• Staff referral scheme.

About Lloyd Motor Group:
Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.

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