What does the cryptic crossword clue "Accountant with car on hilltop (7)" mean?

The definition is "Accountant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AUDI (synonym="‘car’") + TOR (synonym="‘hilltop’") = AUDITOR; definition: "Accountant" The answer is AUDITOR.

Accountant with car on hilltop (7)

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