About us
At Motia, we’re at the forefront of fleet solutions, providing innovative services that power businesses across the UK. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, ensuring you can build a career, not just a job. With over 300 employees across five offices, we support over 50,000 customers nationwide.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Finance Smart Solutions, the Management Accountant you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day accounting function at our Antrim office and will maintain and develop group reporting, whilst ensuring the business is compliant with internal guidelines and procedures and external regulatory requirements. In addition, this role will work closely with the Director of Credit and Compliance, to create operational and commercial efficiencies in the credit control department.
Key Responsibilities
Group Reporting, Financial Control and Compliance
- Weekly Sales Reporting and Forecasting to SLT
- Preparation of Management Accounts for 2 companies and complete divisional P&L / BS prep in strict 6 working day timeframe
- Ensure the accuracy, quality and timeliness of monthly reporting to Senior Management.
- Management of the monthly balance sheet review processes; constant evolution of the control processes in place.
- Identification of balance sheet risks and subsequent mitigation.
- Management and control of banking.
- Compliance with all external audit, internal audit, HMRC and corporate governance requirements.
- Responsibility for all returns to be made on time such as VAT (UK & ROI), Intrastat (UK & ROI), ONS and PAYE
- Support the Head of Finance / Sales Director in the budgeting and forecasting process
- Preparation and payment of salaries on monthly basis including Year End responsibilities and Annual P11d returns
Performance Management & Financial Analysis
- Evolution of management accounts, KPIs and stakeholder reports.
- Overhead management and completion of process reviews to achieve required efficiencies.
- Provide support and guidance to the credit control departments, ensuring the company credit policy is adhered to.
- Improving the credit policy and processes periodically with the Director of Credit and Compliance to ensure the right balance between risk and commercial decision making.
Managerial
- Day to day management of direct reports
- Ensure robust performance management is embedded across Finance
- Ensure a culture of compliance is embedded within the Finance function while also helping to create an enjoyable working environment for the teams.
Requirements
About you
- Visible and credible leadership skills
- High calibre, qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Strong attention to detail and focused on driving KPI performance
- Knowledge of Sage or SAP is preferable
- Hard working with strong personal integrity
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Benefits
- Free parking available
- Basic salary - £45,000 - £55,000
- Annual Bonus - up to £2000 per annum
- 33 days annual leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- MediCash scheme
- An additional day annual leave for your birthday after 1 year service
- Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days) after 2 years service
- Sociable working hours, no weekends or evenings
- Fun, supportive working environment
- Pension
- 4 x salary life assurance
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Experience preparing management accounts, divisional P&L and balance sheet reviews
- Knowledge of VAT (UK & ROI), Intrastat, ONS and PAYE returns and compliance
- Payroll processing including year-end responsibilities and P11d returns
- Experience managing and developing finance staff and embedding performance management
- Experience supporting credit control and improving credit policy/processes
- Visible and credible leadership with excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strong attention to detail and KPI-driven mindset
- Knowledge of Sage or SAP
What We Do
Managing a business means making constant decisions—some big, some small, all important. The difference between running smoothly and running into problems comes down to having the right information when you need it. Motia gives you that edge. We help you track every mile, every vehicle, every cost, and every opportunity to improve. With real-time insights, fuel savings, and advanced connectivity, you can move from reacting to proactively driving your business forward—cutting costs, improving efficiency, and staying ahead. That’s why Motia is built for businesses looking for a better way to move people and products. Bringing fuel payments, vehicle tracking, and connectivity into one means total visibility, complete control, and the power to make better decisions at every turn.
