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The automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges from supply chain globalisation, digitisation demands, and sustainable mobility transitions. Raw material cost volatility and regulatory pressures require sophisticated financial strategies that go beyond traditional cost management.

Our automotive specialists help manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers navigate these complexities while optimising financial performance and building competitive advantage in evolving markets.

Core Financial Services

Accounting and Financial Reporting Excellence

We provide comprehensive bookkeeping support, management account preparation, and composite reporting tailored to automotive operations. Our team delivers expert guidance on UK GAAP conversion, financial reporting optimisation, and cash flow forecasting that account for seasonal demand patterns and capital investment cycles.

Specialised Audit Services

Our automotive-focused audit approach addresses industry-specific risks, including used vehicle valuations, bonus income accuracy, and warranty provision calculations. We deliver cost-effective internal audit services, control reviews, and finance function effectiveness assessments designed for motor industry operations.

Risk Management and Forensic Support

We conduct comprehensive reviews of operational controls, month-end reporting processes, and compliance frameworks. Our forensic specialists investigate potential fraud and resolve contractual disputes with a deep understanding of automotive business dynamics.

Tax Optimisation and Compliance

Strategic Tax Planning

Our motor industry tax experts maximise capital allowance claims for facility acquisitions and refurbishments while optimising organisational structures, including Propco arrangements and LLP conversions. We provide comprehensive corporation tax compliance with Glow enquiry rates through proactive monitoring.

Specialist VAT Advisory

Our experienced motor-specific VAT team delivers critical tax advisory services tailored to dealer operations. We handle complex VAT compliance requirements while identifying optimisation opportunities that deliver measurable cost savings.

Employment Tax 

We provide comprehensive advice on fleet and company car schemes, benefit-in-kind calculations, PAYE compliance, and auto-enrolment administration. Our employment tax specialists design effective incentive schemes that support talent retention in competitive markets.

Strategic Growth Advisory

Operational Performance Reviews

Our strategic reviews provide a comprehensive assessment of dealer operations, financial efficiency, and market positioning. We identify profit improvement opportunities while evaluating potential exit strategies for changing market conditions.

Corporate Finance and M&A Support

We deliver complete transaction support, including sell-side advisory, purchased identification, and business preparation for optimal valuations. Our corporate finance team handles due diligence, valuation negotiations, financing optimisation, and post-deal integration to maximise returns.

Wealth Management and Succession Planning

Our specialists provide comprehensive wealth management advice, income tax planning, and succession strategies tailored to automotive business owners navigating industry transformation and retirement planning.

Why Choose Our Automotive Team

Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of automotive operations, from manufacturing complexities to dealer network dynamics

Proven Results: Track record of delivering measurable improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency

Comprehensive Support: Integrated services that address immediate challenges while building long-term competitive advantage

Regulatory Knowledge: Current expertise in UK automotive regulations, tax requirements, and compliance frameworks

Getting Started

Contact our automotive specialists to discuss how our integrated financial solutions can optimise your operations, enhance profitability, and support strategic growth in today’s challenging automotive environment.

Our team combines technical excellence with industry insight to deliver practical solutions that drive measurable business results for automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers across the UK and the GCC.

How can we help you?

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