Accounts Assistant - Record to Report

Accounts Assistant - Record to Report

Lithia UK Head Office - Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

Salary up to £26,479, pension, life assurance, 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Can you bring a drive and passion for all things finance to a new careers as an Accounts Assistant?

Due to our ongoing growth and expansion, we are looking for talented individuals to join us in the role of Accounts Assistant. This is an exciting time to join us, and we have opportunities available across our processing teams.

Based in our Finance Shared Service Centre, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that supports our nationwide network of retailers. With over 140 team members and a focus on continual growth and development, we’re dedicated to offering limitless opportunities for career development.

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an integral part in the Finance chain, taking care of Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control and cashiering duties. You’ll be working physically from Head Office for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for two days per week.

As a leading name in automotive retail, we’re dedicated to providing an incredible experience for our customers, both online and across our dealerships. We’re looking for someone to truly make an impact whilst fuelling our growth and driving our vision forward.

What does the role of Accounts Assistant involve?

• Assist the day-to-day workings of the Accounts department, helping to process bonus and warranty documents against the ledger balances
• Review and analyse information from the bonus and warranty ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness, and take corrective action, as appropriate
• Raise queries with the manufacturers to help resolve aged debt items
• Conduct write offs as per policy following investigation with the dealership teams/regional teams
• Reconcile bonus nominal ledger accounts and narrate and investigate accordingly
• Provide excellent customer service to our dealerships and manufacturers, this includes respond to calls and emails efficiently

Do you have what it takes to be a Lithia UK Associate? We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience gained within an accounts department, with a good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent organisation skills, with strong attention to detail
• The ability and motivation to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, being highly computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Excel, knowledge of ERP systems, processes and workflow technology would be desirable

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.