Dealership Accountant

Overview

Charles Hurst Boucher Road

Contract Type:
Permanent, full-time

Salary: £42,000 - £52,500 per annum, based on experience

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm (37.5 hours)

Welcome to the accounting department, where everybody counts....

If you want to be lead a fun and exciting Accounts department (yes you read that right) then you're in the correct place!

Are you motivated by balancing balance sheets, spending hours reviewing budgets and expenditure, or producing monthly, quarterly and full year end Accounts? Ideal. You're almost the perfect candidate for this role. Accompany this with a proven track record in an Accountancy role in the motor trade and you're exactly the person we're looking for.

You'll need to be business savvy, articulate and investigative, with an organised approach to get the job done well. You'll be required to work with a wide team and with the support of our amazing Financial Controller - there are no limits to what you can achieve.

Our Charles Hurst division is recruiting for a highly dynamic and experienced Dealership Accountant to join our friendly team. You will be responsible for leading our team of account assistants and assistant accountants to provide an exceptional accounts experience to the Division.

Working alongside the accounts team, you will report to our Retail Operations Financial Controller and be a strong leader in the team. This role is based on Boucher Road In Belfast.

Our Dealership Accountants provide financial support to all areas of the business including operational, financial, and divisional management as and when required. They are strong leaders who fit in well with the management team.

• Production of accurate monthly management accounts in accordance with group policies and procedures which are to be submitted in accordance with group reporting deadlines
• Attendance at monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Analysis and interpretation of dealership key performance indicators
• Management and control of all dealership's financial information reporting
• Ability to develop the accounts team

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with high account volumes, always striving for perfection! Experience in the motor trade would be preferred but is not essential if you have substantial accountant experience. You will be proactive, dynamic, pay good attention to detail and a confident individual.

Having previous experience of using Kerridge would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

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 firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive a driver's licence check will also be carried out.

• Your paycheck is just the start, experience rewards that truly add value.
• Your paycheck is just the start, experience rewards that truly add value.

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