Reports To Financial Controller
Role Overview
The Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role in overseeing the financial operations of a busy motor dealership, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Irish statutory and tax requirements, and providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making. The role involves managing month-end processes, supervising junior finance staff, and liaising with external auditors, Revenue, and manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain strong balance sheet control, including vehicle stock, creditors, accruals, and prepayments
Support annual audit process and liaise with external auditors
Motor Trade & Manufacturer Reporting
Manage vehicle stock accounting, including new, used, and demonstrator vehicles
Reconcile manufacturer statements, bonuses, rebates, and warranty claims
Ensure accurate treatment of dealer margins, holdbacks, and incentives
Monitor stock funding, floorplan finance, and interest costs
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting
Provide financial analysis on sales performance, margins, overheads, and profitability by department (Sales, Service, Parts)
Support senior management with financial insights and recommendations
Team Leadership & Systems
Supervise and mentor junior accounts staff
Review work prepared by accounts assistants
Assist with finance system improvements and process efficiencies
Work closely with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and accounting software
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, ideally within a car dealership or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of Irish accounting standards and tax regulations
Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audits
Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
Commercially minded with the ability to communicate financial information clearly
Strong Excel and accounting software skills
Experience with dealer management systems (advantageous)
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work in a well-established and growing dealership
Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
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