Dubai, UAE
Full-Time, Permanent
Our story began during a road trip in the 1990s, where our founders, Will and Andy, travelled across America collecting vintage items while living out of motels. They started purchasing vintage clothing in the USA and selling it wholesale, which eventually led to the creation of stores. From there, they began designing reworked vintage pieces, and thus, Motel was born.
Over 30 years and a team of 200+ people later, every piece of clothing we make is created with the same spirit of fun, freedom and adventure as the road trip that first defined the brand. We’re still ambitious and independent, but now we’re a global team - we work from an operational base in Worcester, a design studio in London and a creative studio in Bali.
Our Management Accountant for Dubai will play a pivotal role in Motel's continued growth and expansion, supporting the Finance function by preparing reports and submission documentation to be reviewed by the ROW Finance Manager and Group Finance Director, for publication to the board of directors and relevant external stakeholders.
Preparation of monthly management accounts in a timely manner, including but not limited to, profit and loss reports, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts, along with other relevant financial information such as variance analysis, trend analysis, spend analysis reports and graphical representation of items within the financial statements.
Verification of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and profit and loss analysis.
Ensuring the completion of month end journals such as prepayments, accruals and depreciation.
Ensure accurate general ledger records and oversee any relevant month-end close processes
Month end review of bank reconciliation for any relevant UAE bank accounts
Reconcile any relevant intercompany balances and key balance sheet accounts
Support group consolidation and reporting requirements
Support compliance with UAE accounting standards and local regulatory requirements
Ensure local tax obligations are registered, prepared, submitted and paid as appropriate, liaising with external advisors where relevant.
Assist with financial queries, including audit, where necessary.
Support Motel’s sustainability initiatives by considering how our practices can improve, actively working in line with the sustainability journey of the business.
Any other duties as requested, this list is not exhaustive and other duties may be required, according to the needs of the business
Secondary Duties
A ssistance with gathering information for relevant inspections and reviews.
Assistance with management accountant duties for other group entities during periods of absence or other unavailability.
Good oral and written communication skills.
The ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
Sound business knowledge.
Accuracy and an eye for detail.
Good IT skills and the ability to work well with various software packages.
An appropriate financial qualification is highly desirable
Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarking
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, with additional days for long service
Birthday day off
Team socials and meetups
Monthly well-being activities to support your health and wellbeing
Tailored progression pathways
Access to professional support & mentoring
Discretionary bonus scheme for all employees paid out twice a year, depending on Motel's completion of successful company targets
Motel 50% discount
Motel is a growth mentality company
Motel Rocks Group Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are an independent women's fashion brand, celebrating individuality, community and empowering self expression. Each Motel piece is consciously designed by our wonderful team in London, with the essence of vintage, girlhood and independence at its core.
Motel was founded on a 1990s road trip that spanned California, New Mexico, and beyond. Taking its namesake from the motels they lived out of while on the road, founders Will and Andy have built Motel into the global brand it is today, with teams based in Bali and London.