Trainee Accounts Assistant
Arnold Clark
Edinburgh, EH6 7LQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pay
£13.00/hr
Contract
Temporary
Hours
Full-time
Closing date
27 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
We’re looking for an organised and approachable Trainee Accounts Assistant to support our KIA/BYD branch in Edinburgh.
We offer
- 33 days’ annual leave
- Flexible leave
- Generous employee discounts
- Private healthcare
- Workplace pension
- …and much more
Temporary - 1 year Maternity Cover
Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm
As an Accounts Assistant at Arnold Clark, you will report to the Branch Accountant and be responsible for the daily processing of key accounts functions, such as cash, bank, purchase ledger and sales ledger.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be a fantastic team player, with previous experience of working within an Accounts department.
Day-to-day duties
- Authorising bankline payments to customers
- Authorising vehicle settlements
- Sales and purchase ledger day-to-day accounting functions
- Processing internal payments across the Group
- Attending monthly credit control meeting with department management
Essential skills
- Previous experience of working in an Accounts role
- Great communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Polite telephone manner
- A proactive and process-driven approach
- Good levels of numeracy and literacy
- Team player who works well meeting daily demands
A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel would be preferred, but training can be provided.
Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.
To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.
Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Arnold Clark
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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About the employer
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