Accounting Technician

JJ Burke Car Sales; Ballinrobe; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

J.J. Burke Car Sales Ltd. in Ballinrobe, Mayo, is seeking an Accounting Technician to support the accountant with vehicle accounting. You will prepare vehicle trading analyses, stock valuations and assist with management accounts and year-end schedules.

The role requires a solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping, strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems, contributing to accuracy across monthly and annual financial cycles.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified, with relevant records.
• Sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experience in accounting/finance, including reconciliations and discrepancy investigation.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly vehicle trading reports showing stock movements, sales and gross margins.
• Analyse vehicle profitability including acquisition costs, prep costs and trade-ins.
• Prepare month-end stock valuations and schedules for audits.
• Support month-end procedures with accounts and forecasts.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

J.J. BURKE CAR SALES LTD., Claremorris Road, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, F31 AE84

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Application Details

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Job Description

About the RoleJJ Burke Car Sales is seeking an Accounting Technician to provide technical accounting support to the accountant, with a particular focus on vehicle accounting. The successful candidate will prepare vehicle trading and profitability analysis, stock valuations and reconciliations, and support the preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end audit schedules. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly vehicle trading reports showing stock movements, sales, gross profit and margins by vehicle, vehicle category and department, explaining significant movements to the accountant and management. Analyse vehicle sales profitability, including acquisition costs, preparation and repair costs, trade-in discounts, commissions and demonstrator transactions. Investigate material differences between forecast and actual vehicle margins and prepare explanations for review. Prepare month-end vehicle stock valuations and supporting accounting schedules, including analysis of aged stock, vehicles in transit, demonstrators and unresolved stock differences. Prepare reports and forecasts on stock turnover, vehicle profitability, cash requirements and working capital to support purchasing, pricing and stock decisions. Reconcile vehicle stock records, sales records and relevant general ledger control accounts, investigating exceptions and proposing corrections for the accountant’s approval. Review non-routine transactions, including trade-ins, vehicle buy-backs and self-supply, identifying accounting discrepancies and referring proposed accounting treatments or tax queries to the accountant. Review and test controls over vehicle purchasing, stock movements and sales, recommending and assisting with improvements to accuracy and the audit trail. Assist with monthly management accounts, departmental budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring vehicle accounting figures are supported by accurate records. Prepare year-end schedules, financial information and explanations for internal reviews and the external audit. Resolve accounting queries within the scope of the role and elevate technical matters to the accountant. Work with the Accounts and Sales teams and management to support month-end procedures, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking related duties consistent with the Accounting Technician role. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified accountant status, supported by relevant qualification or professional examination records. Sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations and accounting principles. Relevant experience in accounting or finance, including financial reconciliations, reporting and investigation of discrepancies. Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems. An analytical and methodical approach, with strong attention to detail. Ability to prepare clear supporting

• Sector: wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Career Level

• Not Required