Accountant

Perfect Placement; Belfast; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant in Belfast to manage financial operations across a busy dealership division. You will lead a small accounts team and produce accurate management accounts. Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified accountants with experience in dealership accounting. This position offers a salary up to £52,500 and various benefits including enhanced leave and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Basic Salary up to £52,500 DOE

Progression opportunities

Enhanced leave and family-friendly policies

Staff discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dealership or high-volume accounting role required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills necessary.
• Knowledge of Kerridge or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse performance data and support business reviews.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls.
• Oversee and develop the accounts team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Occasional travel required for remote applicants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

Overview

Dealership Accountant Needed in Belfast: An experienced Dealership Accountant is required to manage financial operations across a busy dealership division. The role involves leading a small accounts team, producing accurate monthly management accounts, and providing commercial insight to operational teams.

Benefits

• Basic Salary up to £52,500 DOE


• Belfast based


• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm


• Progression opportunities


• Enhanced leave and family-friendly policies


• Staff discounts and wellbeing support

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports


• Analyse performance data and support business reviews


• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls


• Oversee and develop the accounts team


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation


• Occasional travel required for remote applicants

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)


• Previous experience in a dealership or high-volume accounting role


• Strong analytical and communication skills


• Knowledge of Kerridge or similar systems preferred

If this Dealership Accountant interests you and would like to know more about it, or other Automotive Roles in Northern Ireland, please contact Peter Manion at Perfect Placement.

At Perfect Placement, we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if you are looking to improve your Automotive Career, please contact us today. We are the leading UK Motor Trade Recruiters with many Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK.