Dealership Accountant – Belfast – £40,000 – £50,000
BlackFox Solutions are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced and hands-on Company Accountant to take ownership of the finance function while supporting wider business operations.
This is a broad, commercially focused role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of the business and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including reconciliations and variance analysis
- Produce year-end audit files and liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end close
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain strong cash flow oversight
- Manage end-to-end payroll processes (weekly and monthly), including pension compliance and statutory requirements
- Coordinate payment runs and maintain robust financial controls around supplier payments
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT and other statutory returns across relevant jurisdictions
- Manage regulatory and statistical reporting requirements to external bodies
- Support the preparation of statutory financial statements
- Oversee credit control processes to optimise cash collection and reduce risk
- Supervise and support junior finance team members
Wider Business Responsibilities:
- Contribute to operational processes, including oversight of internal systems and data integrity
- Monitor and report on key business KPIs, supporting strategic planning
- Maintain reporting requirements for key stakeholders and external partners
- Support contract management and service agreement tracking
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational processes
- Provide ad hoc support across the business as required
About You:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- 3+ Years Experience working within a dealership (Car, Van, Truck, Agricultural, Plant Industry, etc)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience in a similar role
- Comfortable working in a broad role that spans finance and operations
- Strong systems skills and a proactive approach to process improvement
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
