MC Head Office Accountant

Motus Commercials is the UK’s largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group and the world’s largest DAF Trucks dealer group.

We exclusively partner with DAF Trucks, representing the brand across 34 sites within our network, with further growth planned. We provide new and used vehicle sales, genuine DAF and TRP all-makes parts, alongside servicing and aftersales support for our customers.

Our colleagues are passionate about trucks, and we currently have a rare opportunity for a MC Head Office Accountant to join our finance team at Head Office.

Location: Alfreton Road, Derby Hours: Monday to Friday – working hours can be discussed Salary: £35,000–£40,000, negotiable depending on experience

Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our business. At Motus Commercials, we recognise how hard our colleagues work to achieve our business goals, and in return we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Death in service benefit.
• Company pension scheme.
• Full DAF manufacturer training.
• Opportunities for progression within the Group.
• Employee discounts through the wider Motus Group (UK) Limited family and our employee benefits platform.
• Long service awards to celebrate continued service.

About the Role

Reporting to the Divisional Financial Controller, this role covers all areas of tax for both the Motus Commercials (MC) and Motus Vehicle Solutions (MVS) divisions. You will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring tax compliance and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies across the business.

Key duties and responsibilities

VAT responsibilities

• Complete the quarterly VAT return for the MC Central Purchase Ledger.
• Review quarterly regional VAT returns for completeness and accuracy across the MC and MVS divisions.
• Consolidate the quarterly MC divisional VAT return for review by the Divisional Financial Controller prior to submission.
• Compile and review quarterly disallowable VAT schedules.
• Update VAT bulletins for circulation within the divisions.
• Investigate new VAT systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of VAT processes.

Corporation Tax

• Analyse data for Corporation Tax purposes.
• Review Corporation Tax within the division, including ongoing assessment and discussions with Regional Accountants.
• Assist in providing Corporation Tax information to the external tax provider.

Employment taxes and compliance

• Analyse information for the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement submission for both MC and MVS divisions.
• Develop robust processes for capturing and analysing PAYE Settlement Agreement information.
• Compile the annual P11D submission for the MC division.
• Review the MC P11D submission and liaise with regional teams and employees to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with the IR35 risk process for new supplier requisitions.
• Ensure IR35 CEST determinations are completed accurately to manage supply chain tax risk.
• Assist in assessing duty liabilities.

Financial reporting and controls

• Compile management accounts for MC Head Office and the Central Purchase Ledger for review.
• Authorise supplier payments and other outgoing bank payments.
• Ensure both divisions maintain a strong financial tax control environment.
• Identify and implement additional financial controls and policies where necessary.
• Keep up to date with the latest tax legislation and relevant training.

Continuous improvement

• Investigate opportunities to use AI within tax processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Undertake other ad hoc duties and provide cover for the MC Finance Director and Divisional Financial Controller as required.

What are we looking for?

• Part-qualified or newly qualified Accountant.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and maintaining robust financial controls.
• The confidence to liaise with colleagues across different regions and work effectively with external tax advisers.

About Motus Commercials

Motus Commercials believes our colleagues are our most important asset. We are committed to creating a fully inclusive, talent-focused workplace where everyone has the opportunity to develop, thrive and succeed.

We care about the wellbeing and mental health of our colleagues, with support systems in place when needed. Our social calendar brings colleagues together while raising funds for charities and supporting causes that matter to our people and communities.

Driven by our corporate social responsibility commitments, we are dedicated to operating responsibly, supporting our people, reducing our environmental impact and making a positive contribution to our communities.

If you are an enthusiastic accounting professional with an interest in tax, compliance and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.