Are you a fully Qualified/Party Qualified Accountant looking to join a highly reputable firm in the Sunny South East of Ireland? Take the next step in your career and start 2026 off with a fresh start in a thriving Industry. Why wait? Apply today
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take full ownership of the financial control environment, ensuring robust internal controls across all departments
* Oversee daily banking, cash handling, and receipt postings, ensuring accuracy across debtor and vehicle sales accounts
* Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all till accounts (workshop, parts, vehicle sales, and cash accounts)
* Monitor cash flow and working capital, escalating risks and opportunities to senior management
* Oversee all supplier accounting processes, including purchase invoices, sublet invoices, and manufacturer-related transactions
* Ensure delivery dockets are accurately matched, approved, and posted in line with dealership controls
* Take ownership of creditor reconciliations, resolving complex queries with suppliers and manufacturers
* Authorise and review creditor and sundry cheque payments and direct debits
* Control and reconcile vehicle purchases, ensuring car supplier direct debits are correctly allocated to chassis numbers
* Maintain accurate manufacturer, vehicle, and stock-related accounts in line with franchise requirements
* Prepare and review monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
* Produce daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for Dealer Principal, General Manager, and external stakeholders
* Provide commercial insight on departmental profitability, margins, and cost control
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities
* Act as finance system owner for CDK, ensuring data integrity, correct configuration, and best-practice usage
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, manufacturer requirements, and internal policies
* Prepare for and manage internal and external audits, including manufacturer and franchise audits
* Maintain and continuously improve finance systems, procedures, and controls
* Ensure regulatory, VAT, and statutory reporting deadlines are met
* Act as a key financial advisor to the Dealer Principal and senior management team
* Work closely with department heads (Sales, Service, Parts, Bodyshop) to improve financial performance
* Translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
* Liaise with banks, auditors, manufacturers, and external advisors as required
IDEAL CANDIDATE
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Automotive industry knowledge preferred but not essential
* Understanding of dealership KPIs and stock
* Relevant accounting software/management system knowledge pertaining to the industry