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Assistant Accountant

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: The John Clark Motor Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

Assistant Accountant

Highly competitive salary, plus brilliant benefits

Do you have a passion for a career in accounts? This could be the opportunity for you! Pentland Land Rover Edinburgh West; part of the John Clark Motor Group, have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant
to join their very busy Accounts team.

Main purpose of Assistant Accountant role:

To provide accurate and timely information to assist in the preparation of monthly and annual accounts.

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities
  • Preparing monthly management accounts
  • Reconciling and maintaining the balance sheet
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Daily support for the on-site management team
  • Provide cover for the Accounts Assistant as and when required

The successful Assistant Accountant will have numerate and literate at the clerical level and an understanding of accounting information such as invoices, credit notes, payment receipts and payment advice notes and understands basic double entry and the principles of ledger reconciliation work, knowledge and understanding of VAT and associated documentation and be capable of demonstrating a professional and courteous relationship with managers, staff, suppliers and customers alike.

About

JCMG

The John Clark Motor Group is a name synonymous with outstanding customer service, we are Scotland’s 2nd largest independently family owned motor dealer. We proudly represent a number of inspirational brands, and have been trading for over 40 years, specializing in the sale of new and used vehicles from our 35 businesses across the East coast of Scotland.

We strongly believe in investing in our people and provide specialist training and development opportunities to help our employees progress their future and careers. In addition to dedicated in-house training, we offer the chance to work with exceptional brands and products, in a dynamic environment where we continue to work together as a family.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you have the opportunity to earn an excellent salary, plus lots of fantastic benefits.

  • Preferential rates on vehicle parts purchases and servicing.
  • Industry leading discounted Employee Car Scheme
  • 30 Day Holiday
  • Award winning In-house and manufacturer training
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • State of the artsdealership standards
  • High earning potential through commission or bonus
  • Some roles offer company car
  • Life assurance
  • Group contributory pension scheme
  • Careers development opportunities

If this sounds like you and you would love to be part of John Clark Motor Group then please

APPLY now with an up to date copy of your CV. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please note we can only accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without Sponsorship. Verification of your Right to Work in the UK should be included with your application

Benefits:
Highly competitive salary, plus brilliant benefits

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