Accounts Assistant - Hybrid Working

About TrustFord

We love what we do, we\’re proud of our brand and excited for the future. TrustFord is the largest Ford dealership in Europe and part of the Ford Motor Company. One of the most famous brands in the world, we have a long history to be proud of and a secure and exciting future to look forward to. We love what we do – whether that\’s working with incredible cars and vehicles, driving the standard in customer care, or helping our business invest and innovate in new areas.

Position: Accounts Assistant

You will assist in the management and control of all aspects of vehicle financial affairs. Your role will help maximise cash flow and return capital and ensure the Finance team works efficiently within approved guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in day‑to‑day accounts management.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial information.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and capital return processes.
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and approved guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• AAT Qualified or currently studying later stages.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail.
• Previous accounts experience and numerate/literate.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Key Questions

• Do you have the ability to meet deadlines?
• Do you have Excel intermediate knowledge?
• Do you have previous Motor Trade accounts experience?
• Can you demonstrate drive, commitment and enthusiasm along with willingness to contribute to your team?

Hybrid Working

This role is hybrid – on site and from home. The first 3 months during probation will be worked from the office full time; from month 4 you will move to hybrid working.

Benefits

• Industry leading package.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme.
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance.
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme.
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts.
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Cycle to work purchase scheme.
• Access to Perks at Work discount website.

Application Process

For your application, please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for. We blind recruit – our Recruiting Managers will not see your personal details or your CV until you have been selected to attend an interview. Your application form is your opportunity to detail all of your experience as you would on your CV.

For your first two days in the business, you\’ll be attending our residential induction academy at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you\’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

Commitment to Diversity

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what – be it race, ability, gender, or who you love. We welcome applications from everyone and work with our Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Gender Networks to increase diversity.

To request any adjustments, please ask during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team.

Happy to talk flexible working. Request for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.

Equal Opportunities

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.

All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.