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Overview Location: Charles Hurst, Boucher Road Temporary, Full time - 12 month FTC Salary: Up to £28,000-£32,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Monday-Friday; 08:45-17:00 Kick-start your accounting career! If you have a finance or accounting degree, or relevant work experience, apply now for our Assistant Accountant role and grow with us. Our Head Office is on the hunt for an Assistant Accountant to join our fantastic team based at Boucher Road. You will be working closely with our accounting department, receiving support and guidance from our experienced Team Leader and Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic, supportive, and professional team. This isnt your average accounting role; John Carson (our Head Office Accountant) will offer his full support and training with this role. Our team will share their expertise, allowing you to develop your knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and learn from the very best. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about finance and accounting, ready to take the next step in their career with Northern Irelands premier automotive retailer. As an Assistant Accountant, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Supporting with all financial reconciliations, including bank and supplier accounts Processing invoices, payments, and credit notes accurately and on time Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting Liaising with internal teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate financial records Assisting with payroll and other ad-hoc accounting tasks as required Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company procedures No experience in the automotive sector? No problem! We welcome new colleagues from all finance backgrounds and provide full training to get you up to speed. Ideally, were looking for someone who has completed a finance-related placement, internship, or degree, and is eager to apply their skills in a professional accounting environment. Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, can-do attitude are essential for this role. Youll need excellent organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships across the business. About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Core Benefits: Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service Enhanced family leave, including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments Health & Wellbeing: Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments Financial Wellbeing: MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app Free Will writing services to help plan for the future Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection Leisure & Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence Access to home and technology vouchers bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. #LI-GR1 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.

Contractual hours 36.25 Basis Full time Job category/type XPS Administration Date posted 14/10/2025 Job reference REQ003285 Senior Pensions Administrator Location: Belfast Grade: Consultant Employment Type: Permanent Hybrid REQ003285 About XPS Group: XPS Pensions Group is no ordinary company. We've earned numerous awards and accolades, making us an industry leader in Pensions Consultancy. As the largest pure pensions consultancy in the UK, we are a team of approximately 2000 employees spread across 15 locations nationwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market, we pride ourselves on our ability to think and act differently, offering expert advice to over 1600 pension schemes and administering pensions for over 1,000,000 members. About the Team: Our teams of pension administrators provide services to a wide range of trust-based company pension schemes, including defined benefit, defined contribution, career average revalued earnings, and hybrid schemes. Our range of pensions administration services include: scheme administration, communication, scam identification, payroll services, pension scheme accounting, de-risking projects, technical consultancy. Our administrative approach is scheme-based; one team is responsible for every aspect of each clients service, enabling us to build the best possible relationships and provide the clarity of focus each scheme deserves. Ultimately, pension schemes are there for their members; we place just as much emphasis on delivering excellent customer service as we do on technical proficiency and quality control. Key Responsibilities: Training of other team members Assisting less experienced team members Checking and authorising other team members work Meeting deadlines Calculation and payment of scheme benefits in accordance with the Rules Maintenance of membership records and other documentation Understanding and application of benefit structures, Trust Deed & Rules, current pensions legislation, PSO and Disclosure requirements Project work as directed by Team Leader or Manager Liaison with Client, Scheme Actuary, Consultants, Providers, Pension Payroll Members and third parties Provision of technical information both verbally and in writing Compliance with ISO and AAF accreditations Completing updates to the database to ensure that records are accurately maintained Dealing confidently with member enquiries by phone, email, and letter Providing general support to the Administration team/manager Ensuring that work is prioritised correctly so that target dates are met Your Profile: Essential: Previous experience within a similar role dealing with DB schemes Experience within the pensions industry Able to demonstrate ownership, responsibility, and accountability for self Be organised, methodical and logical in approach to delegated responsibilities Able to assist with developing a culture of high standards, excellent quality and customer responsiveness Able to develop administrators and administrative processes Be well organised and be a point of reference for knowledge Able to plan and then be flexible with that plan Be proactive, having drive and commitment Able to communicate effectively Has a can-do attitude and takes pride in work Pays attention to detail Computer literate in the use of MS Office products, such as Excel and Word Qualifications: Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification - minimum grade B/6 or equivalent What We Offer: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact . Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunity Statement: XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees. Eligibility: Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees. Who are we: To find out more please visit:

Overview Charles Hurst Boucher Road Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Salary: £42,000 - £52,500 per annum, based on experience Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm (37.5 hours) Welcome to the accounting department, where everybody counts.... If you want to be lead a fun and exciting Accounts department (yes you read that right) then you're in the correct place! Are you motivated by balancing balance sheets, spending hours reviewing budgets and expenditure, or producing monthly, quarterly and full year end Accounts? Ideal. You're almost the perfect candidate for this role. Accompany this with a proven track record in an Accountancy role in the motor trade and you're exactly the person we're looking for. You'll need to be business savvy, articulate and investigative, with an organised approach to get the job done well. You'll be required to work with a wide team and with the support of our amazing Financial Controller - there are no limits to what you can achieve. Our Charles Hurst division is recruiting for a highly dynamic and experienced Dealership Accountant to join our friendly team. You will be responsible for leading our team of account assistants and assistant accountants to provide an exceptional accounts experience to the Division. Working alongside the accounts team, you will report to our Retail Operations Financial Controller and be a strong leader in the team. This role is based on Boucher Road In Belfast. Our Dealership Accountants provide financial support to all areas of the business including operational, financial, and divisional management as and when required. They are strong leaders who fit in well with the management team. Production of accurate monthly management accounts in accordance with group policies and procedures which are to be submitted in accordance with group reporting deadlines Attendance at monthly and quarterly business reviews Analysis and interpretation of dealership key performance indicators Management and control of all dealerships financial information reporting Ability to develop the accounts team The ideal candidate will have prior experience with high account volumes, always striving for perfection! Experience in the motor trade would be preferred but is not essential if you have substantial accountant experience. You will be proactive, dynamic, pay good attention to detail and a confident individual. Having previous experience of using Kerridge would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided. About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Core Benefits: Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service Enhanced family leave, including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments Health & Wellbeing: Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments Financial Wellbeing: MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app Free Will writing services to help plan for the future Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection Leisure & Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence Access to home and technology vouchers bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.