Dealership Accountant

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 believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst 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 driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.