Accounts Assistant
Lookers
| Company | Lookers |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Whitchurch |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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.
Division Assistant Accountant – Fourways, Whitchurch
Full Time, Permanent Salary: £25,500.00 – £28,500.00 Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30)
We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Division Assistant Accountant to join our Fourways finance team in Whitchurch. You’ll support the Division Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening financial controls and contributing to the month‑end close. This role is key to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of transactional accounting across the division.
What you’ll do
Manage the credit control process , including chasing overdue payments and maintaining positive customer relationships
Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger , ensuring accuracy and timely updates
Conduct regular account reconciliations , investigating and resolving discrepancies
Complete daily bank reconciliations to support cashflow accuracy
Assist with month‑end processes , including preparing and posting journals
Liaise with customers via telephone, email and Teams to resolve account queries and payment issues
Support continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls
What you’ll bring
Strong understanding of core accounting disciplines
Experience in a commercial finance environment
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
A proactive, forward‑thinking approach
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch .
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
Optional 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